328 Faculty of Arts – Department of Archaeology

Faculty of Arts6168 Academic Quadrangle, (604) 291-4414 Tel, (604) 291-3033 Fax, www.sfu.ca/arts

DeanJ.T. Pierce BA (Tor), MA (Wat), PhD (Lond)

Associate DeansA.R. Blackman BSc (Lond), BSc (Edin), MSc, PhD T.A. Perry BA (Wabash), MA, PhD (Indiana)(McG)J.H. Tietz BA (Pacific Lutheran), PhD (Claremont)

Graduate Degrees OfferedMaster of ArtsMaster of Arts in Liberal StudiesMaster of Fine ArtsMaster of PublishingDoctor of Philosophy

General RegulationsSee “Graduate General Regulations” on page 295 for admission requirements, registration, residence requirements and time limit for completion of degrees.

Department of Archaeology9635 Education Building, (604) 291-4727 Tel, (604) 291-5666 Fax, www.sfu.ca/archaeology

ChairD.V. Burley BA, MA (New Br), PhD (S Fraser)

Graduate Program ChairB.D. Hayden BA (Col), MA, PhD (Tor), (604) 291-4781

Faculty and Areas of ResearchSee “Department of Archaeology” on page 127 for a complete list of faculty.

D.V. Burley – historical archaeology, cultural resource management, theory, northwest North America, South PacificR.L. Carlson – archaeology and ethnology North America, particularly Northwest Coast, Southwest, material culture, and early peopling of the New World, museology, primitive artA.C. D’Andrea – paleoethnobotany, bioarchaeology, early agriculture, ethnoarchaeology, subsistence, East Asia, AfricaJ.C. Driver – zooarchaeology, cultural ecology, Western Canada, American SouthwestK.R. Fladmark – northwest North America, geoarchaeology, paleoindian, Quaternary studies, Canadian prehistory, native cultures of North AmericaB.M.F. Galdikas – primate behavior, orangutan research and conservationB.D. Hayden – lithics, ethnoarchaeology, Northwest Interior, Southeast Asia, hunter/gatherers, cultural ecology, method and theoryP.M. Hobler – Northwest Coast, Southwest, field techniques, historic components at Native sitesR.W. Jamieson – historical archaeology, Spanish colonialism, domestic architecture, material culture, ethnohistory, Andean South AmericaD. Lepofsky – Northwest Pacific, Oceania, cultural ecology, paleoethnobotany, households, prehistoric land useD. Lyons – ethnoarchaeology, gender, theory, households, Arctic, AfricaJ.D. Nance – statistical archaeology, southeast North America, method and theory

D.E. Nelson – archaeometric methods, stable isotope analysis, radiocarbon dating by accelerator mass spectrometryG.P. Nicholas – northeast North America and Plateau, hunter/gatherers, cultural ecology, indigenous peoples and archaeology, wetlands, Quaternary studiesR. Shutler Jr. – paleoanthropology of East and Southeast Asia and Japan, prehistory Oceania, paleoindian New WorldM.F. Skinner – physical anthropology, skeletal biology, forensic anthropology, paleoanthropology, paleopathologyD. Yang – physical anthropology, ancient DNA, DNA diagnosis of diseases from ancient remains, molecular forensic anthropology, molecular archaeology, North America, East Asia, EuropeE.C. Yellowhorn*– plains and fur trace archaeology, oral history, taditional knowledge, ethno-science, araeoastronomy, indegenous archaeolgy

Adjunct FacultyA.D. McMillan – archaeology and ethnology of Canada, particularly Northwest coast, native artsD. Sutton – archaeology of the South Pacific

Associate MembersJ.M. D’Auria, ChemistryD.J. Huntley, PhysicsR.W. Mathewes, Biological Sciences

*joint appointment with First Nations studies

Areas of StudyThe department offers specialization in archaeometry, art, ceramic analysis, cultural resource management, ethnoarchaeology, forensic anthropology, geoarchaeology, historical archaeology, lithic analysis, palaeoanthropology, palaeoethnobotany, skeletal biology and zooarchaeology. The student is expected to gain a comprehensive understanding of the discipline. In so doing, the student should strive to acquire a general knowledge of world prehistory, physical anthropology, and archaeological theory and method, in addition to gaining knowledge and expertise in particular areas of research interest. Depending on enrollments, individual or group courses can be arranged in addition to regularly scheduled courses.

Degree RequirementsA distinction is made between those who are enrolled in the program and those who have formally advanced to degree candidacy. A candidate is a student who successfully completed the requirements for advancement to candidacy (defined below). Normally, candidacy advancement happens once the Simon Fraser University residence requirement is fulfilled, but not later than the end of the ninth semester after PhD admission and not later than the end of the sixth semester for MA students.

MA ProgramThis program consists of these sequential steps: course requirements, thesis prospectus, colloquium presentation, advancement to candidacy, and thesis completion and defence.

Course RequirementsIn addition to the thesis, students complete a minimum of four graduate courses including ARCH 871. Students may be required by their committee to take additional courses and are also required to take ARCH 872/873 each semester the course is offered.

Credit for ARCH 873 does not constitute part of the normal MA requirement. Grading for these courses will be restricted to satisfactory/unsatisfactory (S/U).

Advancement to CandidacyAdvancement to candidacy requirements follow.

• completion of three of the minimum four graduate courses.

• preparation of thesis prospectus. The prospectus discusses the proposed research and general background relevant to the research and is submitted to the supervisory committee and approved before step 3 is undertaken.

• after approval of the thesis prospectus, and after consultation between the student and his/her supervisory committee, the student will present a colloquium, the topic of which shall be the substance of the prospectus.

The colloquium is not to be considered a defence of the prospectus, per se, but is a means whereby the student may benefit from the collective expertise of the department.

ThesisAfter the above, students advance to candidacy and complete and defend the thesis. The defence topic should be the thesis itself and related matters.

PhD ProgramThis program consists of these sequential steps: course requirements, comprehensive exam, thesis prospectus, colloquium presentation, advancement to candidacy, thesis completion and defence.

Course RequirementsCourse requirements are determined in consultation with the supervisory committee.

In addition to the comprehensive exam and thesis, normal course requirements consist of a minimum of three graduate courses including ARCH 871. Students may be required to take additional courses and are also required to take ARCH 872/873 each semester the course is offered. ARCH 873 credit does not constitute part of the normal course requirements. Grading for these 872/873 courses will be restricted to satisfactory/unsatisfactory (S/U).

Comprehensive ExamStudents write a comprehensive examination prior to candidacy to test general knowledge in archaeology and in three regional or topical areas. Grading is on a pass/fail basis but the examination or parts thereof may be repeated once, at the department’s discretion.

Advancement to CandidacyFormal advancement to candidacy shall take place when the following have been completed.

• completion of two of the minimum three graduate courses and successful performance in the comprehensive exam

• preparation of thesis prospectus. The purpose of the prospectus shall be to discuss the proposed research and general background relevant to the research. The prospectus is expected to be submitted to the supervisory committee and approved before step 3 is taken.

• after approval of the thesis prospectus, and after consultation between the student and his/her supervisory committee, the student will present a

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colloquium, the topic of which shall be the substance of the prospectus.

The colloquium is not considered a defence of the prospectus, but a means whereby students may benefit from the department’s collective expertise.

ThesisAfter the above, students advance to candidacy and complete and defend the thesis. The defence topic should be the thesis itself and related matters.

Language RequirementA knowledge of a language other than English is desirable, but there are no prescribed language requirements. However, if knowledge of a language is necessary for the field work or reading, he/she will be required to attain the necessary language proficiency.

Graduate CoursesARCH 871-5 Archaeological TheoryCritical evaluation of new approaches to the study of the human past.

ARCH 872-0 Graduate Seminar in Archaeology and PrehistoryA seminar on selected problems in archaeological science and prehistory. Grading will be restricted to satisfactory/unsatisfactory (S/U).

ARCH 873-2 Graduate Seminar in Archaeology and PrehistoryA seminar on selected problems in archaeological science and prehistory. Students may take ARCH 873 for credit once in the graduate program.

ARCH 876-5 Research DesignSeminar focusing on the development of thesis research design and data analysis.

ARCH 892-5 Directed Readings in PrehistoryDirected readings under the supervision of a faculty member in the prehistory of any selected region of the world.

ARCH 893-3 Directed ReadingsIntensive readings under the supervision of a faculty member in an area of interest related to the student’s program.

ARCH 894-3 Special TopicsThis course will be offered from time to time to meet special needs of students and make use of specialization of visiting faculty members.

ARCH 895-5 Special TopicsThis course will be offered from time to time to meet special needs of students and to make use of specialization of visiting faculty members.

ARCH 896-5 Directed Laboratory/Library/Field ResearchDirected laboratory, library or field research under the supervision of a faculty member in an area of interest related to the student’s program.

ARCH 898-0 MA ThesisARCH 899-0 PhD Thesis

School for the Contemporary Arts(604) 291-3363 Tel, (604) 291-5907 Fax, www.sfu.ca/sca

DirectorO. Underhill BMus (Vic, BC), MA, (NY State)

Graduate Program ChairD.K. MacIntyre BMus, MMus (Vic, BC)

Faculty and Areas of ResearchS.A. Aloi – choreography, text based dance theatre, interdisciplinary performance

C.V.A. Browne – documentary and innovative film production, poetry, fiction, screenplay, poetics, interdisciplinary performanceA. Clay – drawing, painting, text work, installation, contemporary feminist and critical theoriesH. Daniel – performance and new technologiesH. Dawkins – social history of 19th century visual art, women’s history, feminist, psychoanalytic and cultural theoryM. Diamond – acting, directing, dramaturgy, creative writingA. Eigenfeldt – music for dance, MIDI systems, digital signal processingM. Eist – ballet, modern dance, body therapies, choreography, dance education, dance historyJ. Garay – choreography, performance, costume designM.S. Gotfrit – electroacoustic music, film-sound design and scoringR. Groeneboer – film direction, editing and script writing, film productionP. Gruben – directing, scriptwriting, editing: dramatic feature filmsG. Harris – lighting and scenic designB. Hegland – lighting design, stage design, theatre technology, theatre architectureD.D. Kugler – directing, dramaturgyJ. Levitin* – film production and theory, independent film making, feminist film criticism, ideological studies, third world film, comedy, directing, women’s studiesJ.A. Macfarlane – lighting design for the stage, theatre technologyD.K. MacIntyre – music composition, interdisciplinary composition and performance, collaborationC. Prophet – choreography and performanceJ. Radul – performance, video, photography, sound and text, contemporary theoryA. Smith – drumming, jazz, popular music and accompanimentG. Snider – sculpture, installation, public art, contemporary art theoryP. Stella – acting, directing, playmaking, dramaturgyB.D. Truax** – acoustic communication, electroacoustic music and computer music (composition and software development), world soundscape studiesO. Underhill – composition, conducting, contemporary ensembles, music theatre, interdisciplinary collaboration, 20th century theoryC. Welsby – avant garde film and video making, photography and time-based gallery installationsJ. Yoon – installation, photography, multimedia image and text, contemporary theoretical issues concerning representation and cultural politics

*joint appointment with women’s studies**joint appointment with communication

MFA ProgramThe program, leading to a master of fine arts in interdisciplinary studies, provides a advanced training in music, dance, theatre, film, and visual arts. It furthers cross-disciplinary research, technical skill and artistic creativity, and the development of critical awareness of the relatedness of the arts both in contemporary society and in an historical perspective.

Courses provide flexibility to accommodate individual differences in background and artistic goals, with emphasis throughout on the production of creative work in an interdisciplinary context.

Admission RequirementsApplicants must hold a BFA, BA, BMus or BEd in one or more of the art disciplines, with a 3.0 CGPA or better. In special cases, a candidate may be admitted who does not satisfy this requirement but who either possesses comparable certification (an art school or

conservatory diploma) or has exceptional experience as a practising artist.

Applicants must demonstrate creative competence with a high standing in undergraduate courses in music, dance, theatre, film, or visual art, or substantial experience in these fields outside the university. For the consideration of the admissions committee, applicants must submit a portfolio of work in the form of audio or video tapes, scores, slides, films, plays or academic papers. Performing artists may be asked to audition.

Foreign students may be required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language, attained by scoring 570 or above in the Test of English as a Foreign Language.

Degree RequirementsMFA candidates complete a minimum of 40 credit hours, including 30 of course work and a project, which is the equivalent of 10 credit hours. In most cases, this project is an art presentation accompanied by appropriate documentation with an oral defence. The project plus the required interdisciplinary seminars account for 20 hours; of the remaining 20, 15 will normally be from within the school.

Students must complete all ofFPA 811-5 Interdisciplinary Graduate Seminar IFPA 812-5 Interdisciplinary Graduate Seminar IIFPA 813-5 Interdisciplinary Graduate StudioFPA 898-10 Master of Fine Arts Graduating Project

plus three ofFPA 883-5 Studio in Fine and Performing Arts IFPA 885-5 Studio in Fine and Performing Arts IIFPA 887-5 Selected Topics in Fine and Performing

Arts*FPA 889-5 Directed Study in Fine and Performing

Arts*

*Work involving substantial investigation of another artistic discipline outside the area of concentration must be in the proposed work for at least one of FPA 883, 885, 887, 889. A graduate course from another department could substitute for FPA 887 or 889 with the supervisory committee’s permission.

Graduate CoursesFPA 811-5 Interdisciplinary Graduate Seminar ICritical study of contemporary issues in the fine and performing arts, with emphasis on concerns common to diverse artistic disciplines and the interaction between art and society.

FPA 812-5 Interdisciplinary Seminar IIContinuation of FPA 811. Prerequisite: FPA 811.

FPA 813-5 Interdisciplinary Graduate StudioA selected topics studio course with an emphasis on interdisciplinary artistic projects. Prerequisite: FPA 811 or 812.

FPA 883-5 Studio in FPA IIntensive studio work, concentrated in a particular art discipline, but with opportunity to involve interdisciplinary materials and techniques.

FPA 885-5 Studio in FPA IIContinuation of FPA 883. Prerequisite: FPA 883.

FPA 887-5 Selected Topics in Fine and Performing ArtsStudy of particular artistic techniques or issues. The topic varies from semester to semester.

FPA 889-5 Directed Study in Fine and Performing ArtsFPA 898-10 Master of Fine Arts Graduating Project

330 Faculty of Arts – School of Criminology

School of Criminology2630 Diamond Building, (604) 291-4762/3213 Tel, (604) 291-4140 Fax, crimgrad@sfu.ca E-mail, www.sfu.ca/criminology

DirectorR.M. Gordon BA (Latrobe), MA (S Fraser), PhD (Br Col)

Graduate Program DirectorP.L. Brantingham AB (Col), MA (Fordham), MSP, PhD (Florida State)

Faculty and Areas of ResearchSee “School of Criminology” on page 139 for a complete list of faculty.

G.S. Anderson – forensic, medical and veterinary entomologyE.O. Boyanowsky – community standards and the law, environment, emotion and behaviour, media and crime, group behavior, police, gangs and juriesN.T. Boyd – critical analysis of Canadian criminal law, homicide, Canadian narcotics legislation, legal control of pornographyP.J. Brantingham – environmental and historical criminologyP.L. Brantingham – environmental criminology, crime prevention through environmental design, criminal justice planning, policy evaluationsJ. Brockman – feminist jurisprudence, social science evidence in court, self regulation and the sociology of professions, white collar and corporate crime, criminal law, procedure and evidenceB. Burtch – penology, corrections, sociology of law, social control, reproduction and law, state theory, electronic monitoring of offendersM. Carter – criminal law, family law, contemporary legal theoryW. Chan – critical criminology, feminist jurisprudence, homicides between partners, representations of women and violence, technology and social theoryD.E. Chunn – feminist legal theory; crimes of authorities; family, law and social policy; historical sociology of crime, law and social welfare; media representations of women in law; ‘policing’ violence against womenR.R. Corrado – comparative juvenile justice, terrorism, evaluation research, administration of justice in CanadaF.D. Cousineau – juvenile justice, deterrence, sociology of criminological researchE. Elliott – social philosophy of punishment and abolitionism, critical analysis of the prison, women in prison, fear of crimeK. Faith – feminist theory, gender/race/class relations and crime, media imagery of female criminals, philosophical/historical criminology, female incarceration, medieval to 20th century witch hunts, political economy and social problemsW.G. Glackman – research methodology, multivariate statistical techniques, forensic psychology, perceptions of crimeR.M. Gordon – mental health law, young offenders and police, political economy of crime, sociology of lawC.T. Griffiths – corrections, Native American criminality, delinquency and involvement in the criminal justice system, delivery of criminal justice services in the North, cross cultural studies in juvenile justiceM.A. Jackson – criminal justice administration and planning, judicial attitudes and sentencing behaviour, corrections (including alternatives to incarceration), law enforcement management, psychiatric decision-making, elderly, native, and female offendersD. Lacombe – sociology of law and deviance, gender relations, political sociology

J. Lowman – prostitution, prostitution law and law enforcement, sociology of punishment, critical theory, research ethicsR.J. Menzies – assessment of dangerousness, sociology of law, critical criminology, psychiatry and law, dangerousness and violence, clinical and judicial decision-making, history of crime and mental health, research methodsJ.A. Osborne – criminal law and procedure, human rights and civil liberties, administration of criminal justice, juvenile justiceT.S. Palys – research methodology, evaluation and assessment, decision-making, philosophy of science/sociology of knowledgeS.N. Verdun-Jones – criminal law, procedure and evidence, comparative criminal law and procedure, jurisprudence, sociology of law, interdisciplinary criminal justice research, history of criminal justice

Associate MembersS. Duguid, HumanitiesJ. Whatley, Continuing StudiesC. Yerbury, Continuing Studies

Degrees OfferedThe school’s graduate programs lead to MA and PhD degrees.

Areas of Study and ResearchThe graduate programs in criminology concentrate on advanced academic study and have a strong research emphasis. The broad goal of the program is to prepare students for careers in the teaching of criminology, in criminological research and in policy-making in criminal justice.

The emphasis of the graduate programs is to foster a spirit of inquiry and creative endeavour among the students, to develop their critical and analytical capabilities, and to train them in the various techniques of criminological research.

The graduate programs focus on five major (core) areas.

• the phenomena of crime• theories of crime• criminal justice policy analysis• methods• law and social control

Criminology Research CentreSee “Criminology Research Centre” on page 379.

Feminist Institute for Studies on Law and SocietySee “Feminist Institute for Studies on Law and Society” on page 380.

Institute for Studies in Criminal Justice PolicySee “Institute for Studies in Criminal Justice Policy” on page 379.

MA Program

AdmissionStudents holding a baccalaureate or equivalent from a recognized institution must meet the admission requirements for graduate studies.

See “1.3.2 Admission to a Graduate Diploma Program” on page 295 and also see “1.3.8 Conditional Admission” on page 296

Normally, an applicant should have at least one course in social science research methods and one undergraduate introductory course in statistics.

Applicants must forward official transcripts and send a short statement of interests which includes a

description of previous employment, and research or other work relevant to the candidate’s proposed graduate studies. Letters of recommendation from people who know the candidates and are familiar with their work are required.

A cheque or money order for $55 (Canadian), made payable to Simon Fraser University, should be submitted with the application form.

Deadlines for completed applications, for entrance commencing fall semester, is February 1. Applicants will be informed of the outcome as soon as possible thereafter.

Degree RequirementsCandidates for an MA degree must take a minimum of eighteen (18) credit hours of course work consisting of

• Research Methods I (CRIM 860)

and one of• Research Methods II (CRIM 861)• Research Methods III (CRIM 862)

or• Research Methods IV (CRIM 863)

plus• Theories of Crime I (3 credit hours)• Proseminar (3 credit hours)• at least six (6) hours selected from additional

graduate curriculum offerings• satisfactory completion and oral defence of an

original MA thesis

The thesis will not normally be more than 100 pages in length, including bibliography and footnotes, but exclusive of appendices.

Satisfactory PerformanceThe candidate’s progress is assessed at least twice a year by the school (spring and fall). A student who performs unsatisfactorily is not permitted to continue in the program, subject to the procedure for the review of unsatisfactory progress described in Graduate General Regulation 1.8.2 (page 299).

PhD Program

AdmissionThe minimum university requirements for admission to the doctoral program are provided in the Graduate General Regulations 1.3.3 (page 295).

Normally, an applicant should have at least one course in social science research methods and one undergraduate introductory course in statistics.

Direct admission may be approved for persons with a master’s in criminology, a master’s in a discipline other than criminology and, under exceptional circumstances, with an undergraduate degree or its equivalent provided that a CGPA of at least 3.5 has been maintained.

Applicants must submit a statement of research interests and at least two examples of previous academic work.

In exceptional circumstances, undergraduate degree holders (or equivalent) may be admitted if they meet University regulations for entry with a BA, have demonstrated a capacity for original research at the undergraduate level, and are recommended for direct entry by at least two criminology faculty members who are eligible to teach or supervise in the PhD program. Those who meet the GPA requirement and have demonstrated research ability through field criminal justice experience may also be considered on recommendation of at least two faculty members involved in the program. Those so admitted have their status reviewed by the end of the second semester following admission. The graduate program

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committee determines the candidate’s ability to complete the PhD by direct entry. The student will either be confirmed as an approved PhD candidate in criminology or directed to seek admission to the master’s program.

Because many disciplines are allied to criminology, the graduate program committee reserves the right to determine equivalent courses already taken in the applicant’s master’s program. At the time of admission, the graduate program committee may waive up to 15 credit hours of requirements.

A cheque or money order for $55 (Canadian), made payable to Simon Fraser University, must be submitted with the application form. The school must receive the completed application, for entrance to the fall semester, by February 1. Applicants are informed of the outcome as soon as possible thereafter.

Note: Those with two consecutive degrees from the School of Criminology at Simon Fraser University will not normally be admissible to the PhD program.

Degree RequirementsPhD candidates must take a minimum of 33 credit hours consisting of

• at least three research methods courses (9 credit hours)

• theories of crime I (3 credit hours)• proseminar (3 credit hours)• at least eighteen (18) credit hours selected from

additional curriculum offerings• achieve satisfactory completion and oral defence of

an original PhD thesis

A maximum of nine credit hours may be taken in another department or university on approval of the student’s supervisory committee and the graduate program committee. These courses may be accepted as partially meeting the requirements for any courses in the PhD program.

All students must write comprehensive exams in two of the five graduate core areas of the curriculum. Normally, students are expected to finish courses and comprehensives within two years of entering the program.

Note: While two of the course areas are entitled ‘methods’ and ‘theory,’ methodological and theoretical issues are relevant to all core areas.

Dissertation ProceduresIn the semester after comprehensive examinations are passed, each candidate develops a thesis prospectus, based on original research, which defines the proposed investigation and demonstrates the relationship between it and existing scholarship. The thesis proposal is presented to the supervisory committee and, on approval, is circulated to faculty and resident graduate students and presented at a colloquium.

The thesis is defended in oral examination by an examining committee constituted under the provisions of Graduate General Regulation 1.9.3 (page 299).

Satisfactory PerformanceThe progress of each candidate is assessed at least twice a year by the school (spring and fall). Students who perform unsatisfactorily may not continue in the program, subject to the procedure for review of unsatisfactory progress described in Graduate General Regulation 1.8.2 (page 299).

Graduate CoursesCRIM 800-3 Theories of CrimeA comprehensive overview of theories and the development of theoretical knowledge in criminology. This seminar will familiarize students with competing levels of understanding vis-à-vis crime and deviance

phenomena. The course will emphasize the integration of historical and contemporary theory, theory construction and testing, and the impact of factors such as ideology, politics and social structure on the emergence of criminological thought.

CRIM 801-3 Theories of Crime IIIntensive exposure to the major streams of criminological theory. Topics for in-depth analysis will be selected according to the availability and interest of specific course instructors. Emphasis will be placed on the relationship between ideas and social forces, as well as the interplay of theory and practice.

CRIM 810-3 The Phenomena of Crime IDesigned for the beginning graduate student, this course covers a wide variety of topics all of which deal with what we know about the phenomena of crime historically, temporally and geographically. This course will look at the patterns of crime and victimization, and will explore crime patterns at local, provincial, national and international levels. Known characteristics of specific forms of crime will be studied.

CRIM 811-3 The Phenomena of Crime IITopics for in-depth analysis will be selected according to the availability and interest of specific course instructors and selected from but not limited to one or more of the following topics: historical criminology; the ecology of crime; environmental criminology; the media and crime; fear of crime; victimization; organized crime; or corporate crime.

CRIM 820-3 Criminal Justice Policy Analysis IAn introduction to policy development and policy analysis in the field of criminal justice, including a general review of the function of bureaucratic agencies in the public sector and the particular role of government ministries providing criminal justice services. Major topic areas include: organization theory; policy planning theory; decision theory; inter-governmental analysis as it applies to the administration of justice; and comparative analyses of criminal justice policies especially related to international or trans-national crime.

CRIM 821-3 Criminal Justice Policy Analysis IITopics for in-depth analysis will be selected according to the availability and interest of specific course instructors and may be selected from any area of criminal justice practice including: law enforcement; the judiciary; court administration; corrections; or legal services. The course will emphasize the systems approach in criminal justice policy planning. Program evaluation techniques will be applied to the major types of planning and program initiatives taken within or across criminal justice systems.

CRIM 830-3 Law and Social Control IAn examination of the social utility of legal intervention in the instance of criminal law; the relationship between law and social order; and the process of law making and the social efficacy of specific criminal sanctions.

CRIM 831-3 Law and Social Control IITopics for in-depth analysis will be selected according to the availability and interest of specific course instructors and selected from but not limited to one or more of the following themes: theoretical perspectives on punishment and social control; theoretical perspectives on policing; law and mental health; law and the environment; and law and gender.

CRIM 840-3 ProseminarExamination of current theory and research by faculty in the School of Criminology.

CRIM 860-3 Research Methods IThe course will cover basic research design for criminological problems and basic techniques for the conduct of research in criminology and socio-legal study. The research methods covered will comprise both quantitative and qualitative techniques. The

course is intended to establish fundamental research skills to be applied in advanced research methods seminars, in other core area courses, and in the preparation of theses and dissertations.

CRIM 861-3 Research Methods IIThis course covers both parametric and non-parametric statistical techniques with an emphasis on parametric analysis. Basic descriptive and inferential statistics will be covered , including univariate measures, analyses of cross classified data, correlation, t-tests, analysis of variance, regression, and related measures. Also discussed are the experimental and statistical research strategies which produce those data. The approach will be conceptual and will emphasize the strengths, weaknesses, selection and application of various statistical, experimental and quasi-experimental techniques.

CRIM 862-3 Research Methods IIIThis course will address a range of research techniques generally subsumed under the rubric of ‘qualitative’ research including field research, interview techniques, historical and legal research, and documentary analysis. Emphasis will be on the logic underlying such inquiry, the advantages and limitations associated with different sources of information and procedures, and the processes by which analytical rigour is achieved.

CRIM 863-3 Research Methods IVAdvanced topics, issues and techniques in criminological and socio-legal research. The subject matter of this course will vary according to instructor interests and specialization. Specific areas of concentration may include the following: advanced multivariate statistical techniques, documentary and historical methods, evaluative and predictive research, participant observation/ethnography, systems analysis, and computer simulation modelling. Prerequisite: CRIM 860, 861, 862, or by permission of the instructor.

CRIM 870-3 Directed ReadingsIntensive readings under the supervision of a faculty member, in areas of interest related to the student’s program.

CRIM 871-3 Selected TopicsConcentrated studies in areas of student specialization.

CRIM 872-3 Selected TopicsConcentrated studies in areas of student specialization.

CRIM 873-3 Selected TopicsConcentrated studies in areas of student specialization.

CRIM 898-0 MA ThesisCRIM 899-0 PhD Thesis

Department of Economics3602 Diamond Building, (604) 291-3562/3508 Tel, (604) 291-5944 Fax, www.sfu.ca/economics

ChairG. Dow BA (Amherst), MPP, PhD (Mich)

Associate Chair(to be announced)

Graduate Program ChairG.M. Myers BA (Qu), MA, PhD (McM)

Faculty and Areas of ResearchSee “Department of Economics” on page 142 for a complete list of faculty.

D.W. Allen – microeconomic theory, industrial organizationD. Andolfatto – dynamic general equilibrium theory, macroecononmics, labor markets, monetary theory

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J. Arifovic – macroeconomics, monetary theory, learning and adaptation in economicsL.A. Boland – economic theory and methodologyJ.F. Chant – macroeconomics, monetary theory, economics of financial marketsJ.W. Dean – international finance, developing and transition economiesD.J. DeVoretz – development, immigration, demography economicsG. Dow – microeconomic theory, theory of organizationS.T. Easton – international trade, economic historyJ. Friesen – labor economicsR.G. Harris – international economics, economic theoryT.M. Heaps – natural resources, regional, mathematical economicsR.A. Jones – monetary theory, macroeconomics, financeM. Kamstra – econometric theory, applied financeK. Kasa – macroeconomics, international economicsP.E. Kennedy – econometrics, economic educationM.H. Khan – economic development, agricultural economicsB. Krauth – macroeconomics, econometricsD.R. Maki – labor economics, statisticsS. Mongrain – public finance, microeconomic theoryJ.M. Munro – transportation, regional and urban economicsG.M. Myers – public and urban economicsN.D. Olewiler – natural resources, environmental economicsK. Pendakur – labor economics, public financeC.G. Reed – economic history, applied microeconomicsN. Schmitt – international trade, theory, industrial organizationR.W. Schwindt* – industrial organization, international trade, public policy toward businessZ.A. Spindler – public choice

*joint appointment with business administration, home department is economics

MA Program

Admission RequirementsSee “1.3 Admission” on page 295 for University admission requirements. As well, the department requires that the applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree with honors in economics or business administration, or must complete additional work to that standard. Normally, the graduate admissions committee will specify the appropriate additional requirements at the time of admission.

Degree RequirementsThe MA program has three options. Under each, ECON 798 and 835 is required in addition to other work, unless equivalent courses have been taken. These requirements can be satisfied through undergraduate courses with the approval of the graduate program committee.

thesis option – six courses including core work plus an original thesis.

extended essay option – six courses including core work plus two extended essays.

project option – seven courses including core work plus a research project.

Core Course WorkThe core course work will normally consist of the following

• microeconomics – ECON 802• macroeconomics – ECON 807 or 808• quantitative economics – ECON 836 or 837

Elective Course WorkThe remaining courses beyond those designated as core work will be ECON and BUEC graduate courses or, with permission of the graduate program chair, courses in graduate business administration and other subjects.

Research and Writing AbilityEvidence of research and writing ability met by the satisfactory completion of one thesis, two extended essays or one research project is required. The form of these research papers must meet the standards set out in the Graduate General Regulations (page 295).

Oral ExaminationAn oral examination is required covering the student’s written research in particular, and program in general, as outlined in the Graduate General Regulations (page 295).

Co-operative EducationThis optional program gives MA students work experience that complements academic studies.

MA students in good standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA may apply to the co-op program after satisfactory completion of ECON 802, 807 (or 808), 835 and 836 or equivalent. The program consists of two separate work semesters. Arrangements are made through the Faculty of Arts co-op co-ordinator at least one semester in advance. For further details, See “Co-operative Education” on page 212.

PhD Program

Admission RequirementsSee “1.3.4 Admission to a Doctoral Program” on page 296. Also required is an MA with graduate work in core areas equivalent to ECON 802, 808, 835 and 836. Any core area deficiency must be filled by taking the appropriate course(s) in addition to the course work normally required. In certain cases, students may be transferred into the PhD program from the MA program after meeting MA core and credit requirements (15 courses beyond the BA honors is required for such a PhD program).

Degree RequirementsThis program allows specialization in economics, economics and business administration, or economics and a related discipline. Normally, every PhD program will include the following:

1. Successful performance in eight approved courses beyond the economics MA requirements listed above. Those specializing in economics must include ECON 803, 804 and 809; those specializing in economics and business administration must include ECON 803 and 804 or 809.

Other courses may be drawn from those normally offered at the graduate level by this or other related departments. Normally, a student must take at least five courses of regularly scheduled course work within this department; exceptions to this rule must be approved by the student’s supervisory committee and the graduate program committee.

2. Successful performance in written comprehensive examinations.

2.1 Students specializing in economics write comprehensive examinations in economic theory and one other field. In addition, students must complete a field either by successfully taking two courses approved by the graduate program chair (other than readings courses) with at least an A- average, or a comprehensive examination in the field. The economic theory comprehensive exams consist of separate examinations in micro and macroeconomic theory and usually encompass the topics and

readings covered by ECON 802, 803, 808 and 809. Comprehensive exams in other fields normally encompass topics and readings presented in the main courses in those fields.

2.2 Students specializing in economics and business administration must write a comprehensive economic theory exam which covers the topics and guideline readings of either microeconomics (ECON 802 and 803), or macroeconomics (ECON 808 and 809). The student will complete three fields, subject to the following: a) at least two field requirements are satisfied by written examinations; b) at least two are drawn from accounting, finance, management science, marketing and organization behavior.

2.3 Arrangements for students specializing in Economics and a related discipline or economics and business administration and a related field will be recommended by the student’s supervisory committee and approved by the department’s graduate program committee.

2.4 Normally, full time students write micro/macro theory comprehensive examinations at the first scheduled opportunity after the exam period of their third semester.

3. An original and significant thesis completed by the candidate under supervision of faculty members of the department.

Dissertation ProceduresA thesis proposal seminar should be given by each candidate early in the research program. Each candidate produces a written prospectus, makes it available to all interested department members and presents it on a pre-announced date in the departmental seminar. The candidate’s supervisory committee should attend and arranges for others interested to also attend. That committee, along with the candidate, should decide on the future course of thesis research paying due regard to the comments that have been received.

A thesis core and a thesis seminar should be given by each candidate after the supervisory committee agrees that the thesis is substantially complete and before it is formally approved for defence. The thesis core should be a paper that describes the major original contributions of the thesis (preferably in a form appropriate for journal submission) and should be made available to all interested members of the department.

The thesis defence. Procedures for this defence are described in the Graduate General Regulations.

Satisfactory PerformanceEach candidate’s progress is assessed at least once a year (fall). Any student who performs unsatisfactorily is subject to the review of unsatisfactory progress described in Graduate General Regulation 1.8.2 (page 299).

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Economics Graduate CoursesECON 750-0 Practicum IFirst semester of work experience in the Co-operative Education Program. Prerequisite: completion of core MA degree requirements of ECON 802, 807 (or 808), 835, and 836 with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

ECON 751-0 Practicum IISecond semester of work experience in the Co-operative Education Program. Prerequisite: ECON 750.

ECON 752-0 Practicum IIIThird semester of work experience in the Co-operative Education Program. Prerequisite: ECON 751 and department approval.

ECON 798-4 Introduction to Mathematical EconomicsApplications of static optimization techniques, matrix algebra, differential and difference equations in economic models. Offered once a year.

ECON 802-4 Microeconomic Theory IAn examination of the economic theory of market prices with reference to behavior of individual households, firms, and markets. Special emphasis will be placed on the implications of individual behavior for the allocation of resources. Prerequisite: ECON 331. Offered once a year.

ECON 803-4 Microeconomic Theory IIThe course subsequent to ECON 802 which covers advanced Microeconomic theory on a dynamic and general equilibrium basis. Prerequisite: ECON 802. Offered once a year.

ECON 804-4 Advanced Topics in Microeconomic TheoryThe course following ECON 802 and 803 which covers such topics as equilibrium theory, axiomatic analysis, stability analysis, income distribution, dynamic micro models, and models of non-market economics. Prerequisite: ECON 802 and 803 or equivalent.

ECON 807-4 Macroeconomic Theory and PolicyAn examination of basic macroeconomic theory , empirical macroeconomic data and models, macroeconomic analysis, and application to economic developments and policy issues. Prerequisite: ECON 798 or equivalent. Offered once a year.

ECON 808-4 Macroeconomic TheoryAn analysis of current theories of aggregate economic behavior. Topics covered in this course may include long-run growth, dynamic general equilibrium models, and business cycle analysis. Prerequisite: ECON 798 and 403 (or equivalent). Students who have taken ECON 805 cannot take ECON 808 for further credit. Offered once a year.

ECON 809-4 Advanced Macroeconomic TheoryThis course covers advanced macroeconomic theory topics. Emphasis will be placed on current research techniques. Topics covered may include: capital and growth theory, real business cycle models, models of fiat money, asset pricing models, endogenous growth models, development traps, macroeconomic complementarities, co-ordination failures, and adaptive behavior in macroeconomic models. Prerequisite: ECON 808. Students who have taken ECON 806 cannot take 809 for further credit.

ECON 810-4 Monetary TheoryAn examination of theories of the supply and demand for money in micro- and macro-contexts, from the classical analysis to the most recent developments. Emphasis will be placed upon the role of money in economic activity, the precise nature of its demand and supply conditions, and policy-implications of theoretical conclusions with regard to money.

ECON 811-4 Advanced Monetary TheorySelected topics in monetary theory and policy.

ECON 815-4 Portfolio TheoryA study of optimum portfolio selections and diversification of financial assets including cash vis-a-vis different classes of utility functions of final wealth. Also, an examination of the behavior of speculative prices and rates of return. Prerequisite: ECON 331. Offered once a year. This is the same course as BUS 815.

ECON 817-4 Theory of Capital MarketsA study of capital market equilibrium theories, risk allocation, valuation models under perfect and imperfect markets and their empirical testing. Prerequisite: ECON 331, 835. Offered once a year. This is the same course as BUS 817.

ECON 818-4 Advanced Topics in Business FinanceExtensions of advanced topics beyond those covered in BUEC 815 and 817. Prerequisite: BUEC 815, 817. This is the same course as BUS 818.

ECON 825-4 Industrial OrganizationA presentation and critical examination of the industrial organization models; includes a review of mainstream and current theoretical literature, and important empirical work in the field. Prerequisite: ECON 802.

ECON 826-4 Industrial Organization IIThis course examines topics specific to the theory of the firm. Classes will focus on theories of transaction cost, principal-agency, and the theory of contracts. Particular attention will be given to the strategic interaction of the agents.

ECON 831-4 Mathematical EconomicsVarious equilibrium models of micro and macro theory will be examined with emphasis on their solution, stability conditions and the uniqueness of solutions. Prerequisite: ECON 331.

ECON 835-4 Quantitative MethodsAn introduction to econometric theory. Application of econometric methods to both time series and cross-section data. Prerequisite: BUEC 333 and ECON 331. Offered once a year.

ECON 836-4 Applied EconometricsA ‘hands-on’ course in implementing econometric techniques for empirical investigation of economic issues. Prerequisite: ECON 835 or equivalent.

ECON 837-4 Econometric TheoryThe theory of the general linear model and the implications of basic econometric problems such as multicollinearity, autocorrelated residuals, errors in variables and heteroscedasticity. The use of dummy and lagged variables, simultaneous equation models. The identification problem. Estimation of over-identified equations. Prerequisite: ECON 835. Offered once a year.

ECON 838-4 Topics in EconometricsThe content of this course will depend on the interests of the students. Surveys of current literature and independent study will form the basis of the course. Prerequisite: ECON 837.

ECON 840-4 Theory of International TradeThe analytical course dealing with the pure theory of international trade. The motivation of supply and demand in international trade, the dynamic basis of trade, the role of the price mechanism and of income changes in international trade. Specific problems may be considered, such as the theoretical case for free and multilateral trade, and the theory of customs unions.

ECON 842-4 International Monetary EconomicsBalance of payments theory, foreign exchange theory, and adjustment processes. A range of applied problems will be dealt with such as the operation of

exchange rates, analysis of exchange rate systems, exchange control and the processes of short and long term capital movements in international trade.

ECON 843-4 Current Problems in International TradeDetailed studies of a limited number of international economic problems. The selection of topics will depend to some extent upon the expressed interests of the students.

ECON 850-4 Methodology and Sources in Economic HistoryA close examination of the work and methodology of leading economic historians. Study of methodology of selected works in economic history, with special emphasis on the identification of implicit theories and assumptions. Application of quantitative approaches and economic theory to selected problems. Independent work.

ECON 851-4 Economic History of EuropeAn examination of theories and controversies from the transition of feudalism to capitalism. Comparative study of the emergence and subsequent evolution of industrialization. How economic institutions affect the character and pace of economic development. Regional disparities and economic growth in given countries. Relationship between economic growth and international expansion. Examination of declining sectors, stagnation, institutional changes in the 20th century.

ECON 853-4 Economic History of North AmericaEffects of the North Atlantic economy on the pace and character of Canadian and American economic development. The role of staple exports and the linkages to manufacturing and transportation developments. Canadian national policy, with emphasis on regional effects, internal consistency and comparison to similar policies in the United States. Factors for growth and cyclical changes in the 20th century. In all the above areas, an attempt will be made to apply quantitative techniques of the new economic history to the problems of economic change.

ECON 855-4 Theories of Economic DevelopmentCharacterization of non-growing economies; mechanics of the process of economic development; the role of economic and non-economic factors; structural transformation in economic development.

ECON 856-4 Theories of Economic GrowthEquilibrium analysis and economic growth; determinants of growth; steady state and steady growth; technical progress and equilibrium growth. Prerequisite: ECON 805.

ECON 857-4 Studies in Economic DevelopmentExamination of the characteristics of a given underdeveloped economy; allocation of resources and factor strategies; historical or contemporary comparisons of public policy and development.

ECON 859-4 Population EconomicsAn examination of the determinants and consequences of population growth. Population projections. Fertility and mortality differentials. The impact of the business cycle on fertility and migration. The theory of the optimum population under static and dynamic conditions. Neo-Malthusianism. The economics of high fertility in densely populated and underdeveloped areas.

ECON 860-4 Environmental EconomicsThe analysis of the role of the natural environment in economic system. All economic activity creates waste products (pollution) which must be disposed of back into the natural environment. The socially efficient amount of waste generation and disposal is determined and methods of reaching this level

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evaluated. This involves the theoretical and empirical determination of the costs and benefits of waste generation and a thorough discussion of the role of government policies: taxes, standards, tradeable emission permits versus private market initiatives (bargaining and green goods) under a variety of assumptions about the economic system.

ECON 861-4 Natural Resource EconomicsBasic issues of intertemporal valuations. The economic theory of natural resource management for non-renewable resources, fisheries and forests. The effects of market structure and taxation on intertemporal supply patterns will be considered.

ECON 863-4 Fisheries EconomicsTheoretical analysis of fisheries exploitation, emphasizing the characteristics of a common property resource and the economic expression of biological factors. Problems of productivity against the background of national fisheries regulations and international agreements. Public policies in respect of the fisheries, with their social and economic implications.

ECON 864-4 Studies in Economic Fisheries ManagementAnalysis of economic fisheries management techniques derived from the study of a variety of actual fisheries management projects. Prerequisite: ECON 863, or permission of the instructor.

ECON 865-4 Regional Economic TheoryThe theoretical aspects of regional economics, particularly the following topics; the concept of a region, location theory, theories of regional economic growth, and techniques for regional analysis. Prerequisite: ECON 331 recommended.

ECON 867-4 Regional Development ProblemsAn applied course in regional economics. Topics include the following: concepts of regional planning, development planning techniques, study of Canadian regional development problems. Prerequisite: ECON 865.

ECON 869-4 Transportation EconomicsEmphasis on costs, demand and pricing of transportation services. Additional topics to be studied include government promotion of transport, transport regulation and the economic effects of transportation improvements. Recommended: ECON 331.

ECON 877-4 Methodology in Economic TheoryTopics to be discussed include theories of rationality; social theories involved in the economic concept of equilibrium; the role and status of economic theories and models; methodology versus sociology of economics; theories of economic knowledge; realism of assumptions and value premises in economics.

ECON 878-4 History of Economic Thought prior to 1870The origins and development of economic thought from early times until 1870 with special emphasis on mercantilist, physiocratic, classical, Malthusian and socialist doctrines.

ECON 879-4 History of Economic Thought since 1870The development of economic thought since 1870 will be examined with special emphasis on the evolution of marginal utility theory, general and partial equilibrium analysis, business cycle theories, Keynesian and post-Keynesian economics.

ECON 881-4 Labor EconomicsTheoretical analysis of labor in the context of a national resource. Critical examination of the aspects of quantity, quality, allocation and utilization of human resources. Topics given particular attention include labor force participation, structural employment, human capital, incomes policies and the concept of an active manpower policy. Prerequisite: ECON 835.

ECON 886-4 Industrial RelationsCollective bargaining: process, content, consequences. Bargaining organizations: goals, structure, decision-making processes. Industrial relations systems in varying economic and institutional environments. Public policy and industrial relations.

ECON 888-4 The Economics of Legal RelationshipsAn analysis of the economic effects of constraints imposed by common, statute and constitutional law. Topics will include: transaction cost, common property, regulation, negligence and torts, ‘free’ goods, price controls, non-profit agencies, crime and malfeasance, custom, nature of the firm under various legal guises and the anarchy state dichotomy.

ECON 889-4 Seminar in Law and EconomicsAn enquiry into the resource allocational and distributional implications of current and alternative legal arrangements. The economic rationale for and effects of the development of various legal doctrines will be considered. Topics may include anti-combines legislation, compensation and public regulation, and market regulation for purposes of safety, consumer information and income maintenance of producers.

ECON 890-4 Public FinanceThe application of welfare criteria to the theoretical investigation of methods of expenditure determination and approaches to taxation. Consideration of the problems of efficiency, equity, and incidence.

ECON 891-4 The Economics of Public ChoiceApplies economic theory to the analysis of non-market, political choice. Some of the topics studied will be coalition formation and rational voter behavior; allocations under various property rights systems; optimal constitutions; public sector externalities; federalism; discrimination, nationalism and crime.

ECON 893-4 Introduction to Marxian EconomicsExamination of Marx’s economic theory, with particular emphasis on capital, theories of surplus value and the Grundrisse.

ECON 895-4 Comparative Economic SystemsComparative study of capitalist, communist, socialist and mixed forms of national economic organization, with emphasis on the allocation of resources and distribution of income.

ECON 911-4 Selected Topics in EconomicsOffered by arrangement.

ECON 912-4 Selected Topics in EconomicsOffered by arrangement.

ECON 913-4 Selected Topics in EconomicsOffered by arrangement.

ECON 921-4 Directed ReadingsSupervised reading in a particular field of specialization. Offered by arrangement.

ECON 922-4 Directed ReadingsSupervised reading in a particular field of specialization. Offered by arrangement.

ECON 923-4 Directed ReadingsSupervised reading in a particular field of specialization. Offered by arrangement.

ECON 990-0 PhD ThesisECON 991-0 MA ThesisECON 998-0 MA EssaysECON 999-0 MA Project

Department of English6129 Academic Quadrangle, (604) 291-3136/4614 Tel, (604) 291-5737 Fax, www.sfu.ca/english

Chair(to be announced)

Graduate Program Chair(to be anounced)

Faculty and Areas of ResearchSee “Department of English” on page 144 for a complete list of faculty.

C.M. Banerjee – 18th century English literature, literary criticismS.A. Black – American literature, literature and psychoanalysis, Shakespearean and Greek tragedyG. Bowering – Canadian and American literature, contemporary/avant garde literatureP. Budra – Shakespeare, drama to 1642, Elizabethan and Jacobean poetry and prose, popular cultureR.M. Coe – rhetorical theory and history, contrastive rhetoric; composition theory and pedagogy; literacy; discourse analysis (including ‘public doublespeak’ and ‘plain language’), genre theory, rhetorical approaches to literary criticism, dramaL. Davis – Romantic literature, Scottish and Irish literature 1700-1850, literature and nationalism, feminist critiques of Romanticism, 18th century folk music and print cultureP. Delany – 20th century English literature, literature and economics, literary theory, computers and humanitiesS. Delany – Chaucer, medieval comparative literature, middle English, Tudor literature, Marxist criticism, early literature (Old Testament, Middle Eastern and Greek), critical theory, gender in artH. DeRoo – Old English, Middle English, heroic literature, Old Norse, studies in languageS. Djwa – Canadian literature, modern poetry, literary history, biographyC. Gerson – Canadian literature and literary history, women and literature, print culture in CanadaM.A. Gillies – 19th and 20th century British literatureT. Grieve – modernism (poetry and fiction), twentieth century literature, nineteenth century poetry; the essay; history and theory of rhetoric; compositionM.D. Harris – Victorian novel, Romantic period, fantasy and science fiction, African fiction, psychological interpretation of literatureA. Higgins – Medieval and Renaissance drama, Shakespeare, Middle English literatureM. Linley – Victorian poetry and prose; 19th century women poets, literature and visual representationK. Mezei – Canadian literature, Quebec literature and translation, modern British fiction, especially Virginia Woolf, feminist literary criticismR.A. Miki – 19th century American literature, modern American poetry, contemporary Canadian poetry, Asian Canadian literature, race and cultural theoryM. Page – contemporary drama, 20th century English literature, Commonwealth literature, ShakespeareP.M. St. Pierre – Commonwealth literature, Canadian literatureE.A. Schellenberg – Restoration, 18th century literature, 18th century women writers, print cultureD. Stouck – American literature, Canadian literatureM.A. Stouck – Chaucer, middle English, 15th century poetryJ. Sturrock – poetry of the Romantic period, especially William Blake; 19th century domestic fiction; women writers of the 19th century, especially Jane Austen and Charlotte Mary Yonge; literature and the visual arts, especially 1780-1900; Iris Murdoch, A.S. ByattJ. Zaslove – comparative literature (English and European), literary theory, social history of art and literature, culture theory, aesthetics and politics

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MA Program

AdmissionIn addition to requirements in the Graduate General Regulations (page 295), the department requires evidence of ability in academic writing, in the form of at least two substantial literary essays which are scholarly in format and approach. The papers submitted may be undergraduate essays previously prepared, or ones specially written for this purpose. Applicants intending to specialize in writing and rhetoric may wish instead to submit a portfolio of representative writings, which should include at least one academic paper.

ProgramsThis program develops scholars with a critical and comprehensive awareness of English studies. Students concentrating in writing and rhetoric will normally have a substantial background in English studies, but may come to the program from a variety of backgrounds. While offering students the opportunity of specializing in one of the various areas of strength in the department, the program requires them to ground their interest in a wide and flexible understanding of English studies.

Students without a strong background in English may be required to strengthen their preparation before admission.

The program may be completed in two ways: In option A students take four courses, write a thesis of about 100 pages and defend it in an oral examination, while in option B they take six courses and write an MA final examination. Students in either option may have one course as an individually supervised study to pursue a special interest or satisfy a need.

Students may enrol in one or two courses per semester. Students also working as teaching assistants will complete the program in six semesters. For further departmental requirements consult the departmental handbook.

The department recognizes the special needs of working people who wish to improve qualifications. Some graduate courses are regularly offered at night, and part-time students are permitted (though regulations require that all MA students must complete their work within twelve semesters of full time equivalent enrolment or six calendar years, whichever is shorter).

Specialization in Print Culture 1700-1900The MA program also permits students to specialize in the politics of print culture (1700-1900), focusing on the changing role of printed texts in an emerging commercial society. This specialization has an interdisciplinary focus.

Interdisciplinary StudiesIn addition to the MA programs described here, which accommodate and encourage interdisciplinary study, the University offers degree programs to exceptionally able applicants whose proposed course of studies cannot be carried out in any existing program. Students interested in pursuing an MA may wish to submit a proposal for special arrangements through the Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies. See “1.3.4 Admission to a Doctoral Program” on page 296.

ExaminationsWhile the general regulations set the minimum cumulative grade point average necessary for continuance at 3.0, the department regards grades below B to be unsatisfactory and expects students to achieve an average above the minimum. If progress is deemed unsatisfactory, withdrawal under section

1.8.3 of the Graduate General Regulations (page 299) may be required.

Option A students take four courses, write a thesis of about 100 pages and defend it in an oral examination. Thesis option students submit a thesis proposal and are examined by the supervisory committee no later than one semester following the completion of course work. Students proceed with the thesis only after the approval of the supervisory committee and the graduate program committee.

Option B students choose a paper or project from one of their six courses. The paper (or project) is revised and expanded to make it suitable for publication. The expanded work is examined by two faculty members, and presented orally at a departmental symposium. The paper (or project) must be completed and submitted for examination no later than the end of the semester following completion of coursework, and is judged on a pass/fail basis. A student who fails may be permitted a second and final attempt.

Students in the non-thesis option will be exempt from this procedure.

Language RequirementAll MA students must demonstrate a reading ability in one language other than English that is acceptable to the students’ supervisory committee. Ability will be determined by a time limited examination consisting of the translation of a passage of literature or translation of a literary or scholarly passage in the particular language. A dictionary is permitted.

The Department of French offers courses to help meet language requirements. Students interested in courses in German, Russian or Spanish should consult with the Office of the Dean of Arts.

For further information and regulations, see “1.1 Degrees Offered” on page 295.

Joint Master’s in English and French LiteraturesThis program allows students who have already been trained in both literatures to continue studies beyond the undergraduate level. See “Joint Major in English and French Literatures” on page 145.

PhD ProgramApplicants to the Department of English’s small PhD program will have a well planned project that integrates into the department’s areas of specialization. Cross disciplinary proposals and innovative studies are encouraged. Students are expected to contribute at all stages of the program.

The department has expertise in major areas of English literature and language with special strength in the 20th century. The department’s Centre for Research in Professional and Academic Writing offers opportunities for advanced study in rhetoric and writing, including participation in the centre’s research projects and instructional programs. The Bennett Library’s contemporary literature collection has the largest single collection of post war experimental and avant garde poetry in Canada. It also contains a substantial Wordsworth collection and William Blake drawings, illuminations and engravings in facsimile.

AdmissionStudents must have an MA or equivalent with high standing from a recognized university and have a good background in English studies. To fill any academic gaps, extra undergraduate or graduate courses may be required.

To apply, three reference letters, two samples of academic writing, and a one to two page description of the doctoral project are required. This program has been approved for part time status.

Application DeadlineFebruary 1

Residence RequirementSix semesters

Program RequirementsThe first two years of the program provide necessary grounding before students pursue a thesis project; in the third year, students will engage in the research and writing of the dissertation. Upon admission, an advisor is assigned until a supervisor and supervisory committee are selected.

The doctoral program has three stages.

CoursesFour courses are completed by the end of the third semester: any three of choice plus ENGL 810/811 graduate professional development seminar, a required graduate course. The senior supervisor in consultation with the graduate program committee will advise students in their choice of courses.

Field Exams and Thesis OralStudents must write field exams by the end of the sixth semester, and complete the thesis oral by the end of the seventh semester.

The ThesisStudents complete their research and proceed with the writing of their thesis. Students have 9-12 semesters to complete their degree.

Individualized Field ExamsEach candidate will write two field exams. The student will take home the examination question and complete the paper within three days. The submitted examination paper should be no more than 30 pages. There will be no oral defence.

In each field exam area, a partial reading is prepared by the faculty specializing in the area. Students add to the reading list. The completed list must be approved by two faculty in the area and the graduate program committee. Current field reading lists may be obtained from the department.

Both field exams are completed by July 30 of the second year in the program (sixth semester). The examiners consist of two faculty in the area appointed by the graduate program committee. The senior supervisor cannot be an examiner in the field exam. Students are awarded pass/fail or pass with distinction for truly exceptional exams.

Those in a field exam may be allowed to repeat it once not later than the following semester. A second failure leads to elimination from the program.

Thesis OralThe thesis oral ensures coverage in the thesis area. Upon successful completion of field exams, the student submits a reading list by September 15, on the background readings for the thesis area, to the senior supervisor. The supervisory committee for the thesis oral, consisting of the senior supervisor and one other supervisor, responds to the proposed reading list by October 1. The final list is approved by the graduate program committee.

The oral examination on the thesis area and background material will take place by December 15. The oral exam will be approximately two hours.

The oral will be graded pass/fail. In exceptional cases a distinction will be recognized.

Language RequirementPhD students must demonstrate a reading ability in a language other than English that is acceptable to the supervisory committee. Ability is determined by a time limited exam of a literature or criticism passage translation in that language. A dictionary is permitted.

The Department of French and the Latin American Studies Program offer courses to help graduate

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students meet language requirements. For German or Russian courses, consult the Office of the Dean of Arts.

For further information and regulations, refer to Graduate General Regulations (page 295).

ThesisIn consultation with the graduate program committee, the student creates a supervisory committee consisting of a senior supervisor and two readers (one may be from another department). By the third semester, the student submits the proposed supervisory committee and thesis proposal to the graduate program committee for approval.

The completed thesis is defended in an oral examination. The (defence) examining committee consists of a chair (normally the graduate program chair), members of the supervisory committee (senior supervisor and at least one other department member), a faculty member external to the Department of English, and an external examiner who is not a member of Simon Fraser University.

From the time of the supervisory committee’s appointment, the student and senior supervisor meet regularly (at least three times a semester) through the field exam period, the thesis oral semester, and the thesis research and writing period. It is the student’s responsibility to set a meeting schedule. The senior supervisor should inform the graduate program committee of absences of more than a month to arrange for another committee member to meet regularly with the student. Students in research (ENGL 899) should give the supervisor a written report about the research at the end of every semester. This is particularly important for those who do not submit chapters of their work. Any changes in direction or new developments should be discussed.

Students may make changes to their supervisory committee when, for instance, the development of a more refined topic indicates a different faculty member would be more appropriate for the committee. Changes made for any reason must be formally approved by the graduate program committee and the dean of graduate studies.

Graduate CoursesENGL 801-5 The Theory of Literary Criticism Explores some of the basic theoretical problems involved in the reading and interpretation of literature. May treat, among others, epistemological, intertextual, social, historical, semiotic, gender, and psychological issues.

ENGL 802-5 Theories of Language and Writing The study of the discursive and/or non-discursive (poetic) uses of language. May include theories and practice of rhetoric and composition.

ENGL 803-5 Literary Movements and Historical Periods Medievalism, the Renaissance, metaphysical poetry, Neo-classicism, Romanticism, transcendentalism, pre-Raphaelitism, modernism and post-modernism are examples of possible topics.

ENGL 804-5 Studies in Canadian Literature In addition to particular movements and periods in literatures in Canada, may explore relations between Canadian, Quebec, American, British, or Commonwealth literatures.

ENGL 805-5 The Study of Genre History and theory of the novel, epic, lyric, poetry, comedy, tragedy, satire, the grotesque and autobiography are among the possible areas of study.

ENGL 806-5 Approaches to Individual Authors May deal with one or more authors from a particular theoretical perspective.

ENGL 808-5 Theoretical Approaches to print Culture, 1700-1900 An introduction to the history and variety of theoretical approaches to studies of print culture 1700-1900. Students enrolled in the Print Culture 1700-1900 progrm are required to take this course.

ENGL 810-5 Graduate Professional Development Seminar Part I The Graduate Professional Development Seminar (ENGL 810/811) is required of both MA and PhD students. All incoming students will take 810 in their first year. ENGL 810 has two components. The first component is to introduce students to the basic tools of advanced study and to acquaint them with the kinds of research being done in the department of faculty and graduating students. There will also be workshops on topics such as drafting and submitting proposals, applying for grants, presenting papers, publishing, choosing graduate schools, and employment possibilities, including interview situations. The second component consists of six 2 hour workshops for new teaching assistants which will focus on the teaching of writing in literature courses. Required. Satisfactory/unsatisfactory.

ENGL 811-5 Graduate Professional Development Seminar Part II Conclusion of 810 consisting of research workshops for students near completion of their research projects. Required. Satisfactory/unsatisfactory.

ENGL 841-5 Directed Readings A ENGL 842-5 Directed Readings B ENGL 843-5 Directed Readings C ENGL 898-0 MA Thesis ENGL 899-0 PhD Thesis ENGL 999-0 MA Field Exam

Department of French8108 Robert C. Brown Hall, (604) 291-4740 Tel, (604) 291-5932 Fax, www.sfu.ca/french

ChairM.C. Fauquenoy LèsL, Dr3rdCy (Paris), Chev. Palmes Acad (France), FRSCan

Graduate Program ChairS. Steele BA, MA (Br Col), PhD (Tor)

Faculty and Areas of ResearchSee “Department of French” on page 147 for a complete list of faculty.

R. Canac-Marquis – transformational syntax, morpho-syntax, formal semantics, anaphora, second language acquisitionR. Davison – 18th century French literature, correspondence and pedagogy, women writers, emigré writersM.C. Fauquenoy – French linguistics, sociolinguistics, Creole French dialectsG. Merler – modern French and Quebec literatures, methods of discourse analysis, Stendhal, individual psychology and literary analysis, poetryG. Poirier – Renaissance French literature, 17th century French literature, Quebec literature and paraliterature, gender studiesS. Steele – Chrétien de Troyes, Medievalism and the Third Republic, French war writing, modern French poetryJ. Viswanathan – modern French and French Canadian novel, narrative theory, film and fictionP. Wrenn – text linguistics, experimental phonetics, Canadian French, phonostylistics, phonology

The department offers graduate research leading to an MA, with a concentration in either French linguistics or French literature. Students interested in French as a second language (FSL) should contact the graduate program chair. (The FSL option will be of particular interest to candidates contemplating a

career in the teaching of French.) Students seeking PhD program admission may apply under the special arrangements provisions of graduate general regulation 1.3.4.

The major areas of study are as follows.

Linguistics: Linguistic analysis of French, varieties of French (social, regional and stylistic variations), French Creoles, French linguistic theories, French applied linguistics, theoretical approaches to the acquisition of French as a second language. A variety of practical applications of linguistic theory may be envisaged: pedagogy, translation, stylistic analysis, etc.

Literature: This option offers a unique curriculum based on theoretical and interdisciplinary approaches to literature and para-literature: textual, discourse, genre analysis; cultural and gender studies; theory of literary criticism; psychological, sociological criticism, new trends in the history of movements and historical periods, topics in French Canadian literature.

MA Program

Conditions of AdmissionCandidates for admission must satisfy the general admission requirements for graduate studies as show in Graduate General Regulations 1.3.2 (page 295) and 1.3.8 (page 296).

Program admission requires a sound background in French literature or French linguistics, as well as a good command of both oral and written French. Candidates lacking these must remedy the deficiency before admission is granted. This may be accomplished through one or two semesters as a qualifying student (Graduate General Regulation 1.3.5 page 296).

Upon admission, each student will be assigned a temporary supervisor.

The program’s degree requirements may be completed ‘with thesis’ or ‘without thesis.’ In either case, the student works under a supervisory committee’s direction (Graduate General Regulation 1.6 page 298) that has been appointed by the end of the second semester.

Students are normally admitted initially to the MA without thesis option. Those wishing to transfer to the MA with thesis option may do so after completion of their second semester in the program, on the recommendation of their supervisory committee, and subject to the approval of the graduate studies committee. Program requirements: course work, thesis topic or area of field examination, as well as any additional requirements, must be approved by the supervisory committee and the graduate studies committee.

Degree RequirementsThe MA program has the following minimum requirements. During the first semester, students must successfully complete one of

FREN 800-2 Readings in French LinguisticsFREN 801-2 Readings in Literary Theory

plus, during the first or second semester, students must successfully complete

FREN 802-2 Basic Research Methods

Concentration RequirementsStudents must successfully complete an additional 20 credit hours, selected from core and specialized courses for each concentration (either linguistics or literature).

Students may be required to complete additional courses to remedy deficiencies or to ensure suitable preparation for the thesis research proposed.

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MA with ThesisFor this option, students complete a thesis of about 100 pages that is defended at an oral examination as described in Graduate General Regulations 1.9 (page 299) and 1.10 (page 300). Students must submit a written thesis proposal no later than one semester following the completion of course work. Substantive work on the thesis may proceed only after approval of the thesis proposal by the supervisory committee and the graduate studies committee.

MA without ThesisThis option requires successful completion of a further 10 credit hours of graduate work within the Department of French and a field examination based on three completed courses. These additional courses may be selected from either concentration. Preparation for the field examination will be undertaken on the advice of the supervisory committee.

Language RequirementStudents must demonstrate to the graduate program committee an acceptable level of competence in written and oral French and must show at least a reading knowledge of one language other than English or French that is acceptable to the supervisory committee. This requirement can be fulfilled by successfully completing two courses in that language or by passing an exam consisting of the translation of a 250 word text into English.

Graduate CoursesCore CoursesThe following courses concern fundamental aspects (in literature and linguistics) of the field specialization. These are offered at least once every six semesters. Selection of and need to take any specific course(s) is made in consultation with the student’s supervisor.

LinguisticsFREN 807-5 Problems in French PhonologyFREN 808-5 Problems in French GrammarFREN 809-5 Problems in French Semantics and

Lexicology

LiteratureFREN 820-5 Types of DiscourseFREN 821-5 Theories and Methods of Literary

Analysis FREN 822-5 Socio-cultural Approaches to French

Literature

Specialized CoursesThe courses listed below treat specialized areas with respect to the student’s particular interests or thesis topic. These courses are offered as needed to complete or enhance a student’s program. Depending upon content and enrolment, they may be offered as directed readings or as seminars rather than lecture courses.

Linguistics/Applied LinguisticsFREN 811-5 Problems in French DialectologyFREN 812-5 Problems in French Linguistic TheoryFREN 813-5 Problems in the History of FrenchFREN 814-5 Contrastive Structures of French and

EnglishFREN 815-5 French CreolesFREN 816-5 Sociolinguistic Approaches to French

StudiesFREN 817-5 French Applied LinguisticsFREN 818-5 Phonostylistics of FrenchFREN 830-5 Canadian FrenchFREN 831-5 Studies of Bilingualism in the

French-Speaking WorldFREN 832-5 Theoretical Approaches to the

Acquisition of French as a Second Language

LiteratureTopics in the following literature courses will vary to meet the interests of both students and faculty.

FREN 823-5 Interdisciplinary Approaches to French Literature

FREN 824-5 Topics in French Canadian LiteratureFREN 825-5 Topics in French LiteratureFREN 826-5 Monographic Studies

Note: With the supervisory committee’s approval, one course from the other concentration may substitute, or one may be taken outside the department. For a linguistics concentration, those demonstrating adequate preparation in general linguistics may take a Department of Linguistics course. For a literature concentration, consider a course in the Department of English. For a French as a second language (FSL) concentration, course selection is subject to the graduate program committee’s approval.

Joint Master in English and French LiteraturesThis joint master’s program allows students who have already been trained in both literatures to continue studies beyond the undergraduate level.

Students register in and, if successful, receive a degree from one of two departments, known as the home department. The other department is designated the associate department.

Application for AdmissionStudents may apply to either department or to both, indicating a preference. Both departments must agree on the student’s admission or on conditions for admission. A home department will be assigned in consultation with the student and with the agreement of both departments. A minimum of 15 upper division undergraduate credit hours in each discipline is required for admission. The student, after admission and two semesters of course work, will have the option of completing an MA either with thesis or without, subject to the agreement of both departments.

SupervisionThe home department selects a joint supervisory committee of two faculty from the home department and one from the associate department.

Home Department Requirementseither both ofENGL 810-5 Graduate Professional Development

Seminar Part IENGL 811-5 Graduate Professional Development

Seminar Part II

or both ofFREN 801-2 Readings in French LiteratureFREN 802-2 Basic Research Methods

Concentration RequirementsIn addition to the home department requirements shown above, students must also complete either the MA with thesis or without thesis option.

MA with ThesisFor this option, students successfully complete another 20 credit hours selected from literature courses in the Departments of French and English, including at least one course from each department (one course from one department and three from the other, or two from each department) and complete a thesis of about 100 pages on a topic acceptable to the supervisory committee, defended at an oral examination as described in Graduate General Regulations 1.9 (page 299) and 1.10 (page 300).

MA without ThesisFor this option, students successfully complete another 30 credit hours selected from literature courses in the Departments of French and English, including at least two courses from each department

(two courses from one department and four from the other, or three from each department) and a written field exam based on three completed courses. Field exam preparation is undertaken on the advice of the supervisory committee.

Graduate CoursesFREN 800-2 Readings in French LinguisticsA semester of required readings in French linguistic theory. This course, which culminates in an oral examination, will be graded satisfactory/unsatisfactory.

FREN 801-2 Readings in French LiteratureA semester of required readings in French literary theory. This course, which culminates in an oral examination, will be graded satisfactory/unsatisfactory.

FREN 802-2 Basic Research MethodsThe study of research methods and tools used in French linguistics or French literature. Planning a long term research project.

FREN 807-5 Problems in French PhonologyExplores a selection of classic problems of French phonology from different theoretical viewpoints.

FREN 808-5 Problems in French GrammarExplores a selection of classic problems of French morphology, morpho-syntax and/or syntax from different theoretical viewpoints.

FREN 809-5 Problems in French Semantics and LexicologyTheories, methods and major research trends in the diachronic and/or synchronic analysis of the lexicon and structures of meaning in French.

FREN 811-5 Problems in French DialectologyMethods in the study of social and geographical dialects (from fieldwork techniques to the analysis of data). Linguistic theory (traditional, structural, generative and sociolinguistic) as it applies to French dialectology.

FREN 812-5 Problems in French Linguistic TheoryStudies the contributions of a selection of twentieth century French language linguists to the evolution of various aspects of linguistics and linguistic theory.

FREN 813-5 Problems in the History of FrenchA diachronic study of a variety of phonological, grammatical or lexical aspects of French presenting descriptive/explanatory challenges.

FREN 814-5 Contrastive Structures of French and EnglishA contrastive study of the grammatical structures of French and English with emphasis on ‘rank-shift’ across discourse techniques. A variety of practical applications may be envisaged: pedagogy, translation, stylistic analysis, etc.

FREN 815-5 French CreolesDevelopment, diversity and sociality of French Creoles. Theoretical approaches to the study of the life cycle of creole languages, with special emphasis on French-based Creoles.

FREN 816-5 Sociolinguistic Approaches to French StudiesLanguage, society and identity in France. Study of social markers in speech, conversational rules, objective versus subjective norms, attitudes towards language variation and their implications among French speakers from an integrative perspective.

FREN 817-5 French Applied LinguisticsStudy of the contribution of linguistic theory to the teaching and learning of French as a second language.

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FREN 818-5 Phonostylistics of FrenchThe linguistic analysis of paralinguistic features of French and their expressivity in various types of oral discourse.

FREN 820-5 Types of DiscourseA study of the language in use, discourse strategies, the enunciation devices of various types of texts, both traditional and non-traditional genres such as oral or para-literary texts.

FREN 821-5 Theories and Methods of Literary AnalysisA study of a selection of significant works by contemporary French critics (Barthes, Genette, Kristeva). The application of their theories and models to the analysis of specific works. May concentrate on one area, e.g. narratology, semiotics, etc.

FREN 822-5 Socio-cultural Approaches to French LiteratureProvides a framework for a detailed study of French literature within its socio-cultural context.

FREN 823-5 Interdisciplinary Approaches to French LiteratureExplores the relationships between French literature and other arts or applies concepts and models developed in other disciplines to the study of French literature.

FREN 824-5 Topics in French Canadian LiteratureAn in-depth study of a theme or an aspect of French Canadian Literature through different literary works.

FREN 825-5 Topics in French LiteratureAn in-depth study of a topic relating to a period or a movement in French literary history, such as: Middle Ages, Renaissance, Classical Period, Enlightenment, Romanticism, Realism, Naturalism, Existentialism.

FREN 826-5 Monographic StudiesAn in-depth study of one writer from a specific theoretical perspective (psychological, historical, linguistic).

FREN 830-5 Canadian FrenchAdvanced study of the linguistic structures and sociolinguistic rules of French in Canada.

FREN 831-5 Studies of Bilingualism in the French-Speaking WorldTheories of bilingualism as they apply to French, and the place of French in the world.

FREN 832-5 Theoretical Approaches to the Acquisition of French as a Second LanguageNew trends and theoretical developments in the acquisition of French as a second language.

FREN 898-0 MA ThesisFREN 999-0 Field Examination

Department of Geography7123 Robert C. Brown Hall, (604) 291-3321 Tel, (604) 291-5841 Fax, www.sfu.ca/geography

ChairA.M. Gill BA (Hull), MA (Alta), PhD (Manit)

Graduate Program ChairN.K. Blomley BSc, PhD (Brist)

Faculty and Areas of ResearchSee “Department of Geography” on page 150 for a complete list of faculty.

W.G. Bailey – physical climatology, ginseng researchN.K. Blomley – political and urban geographyB.E. Bradshaw – environmental economic geography, resource managementT.A. Brennand – glacial geomorphology, quaternary environments, regional paleohydrology

J.A.C. Brohman – third world development, economic geography, Latin AmericaR.A. Clapp – economic geography, resource conservation, forest policyL.J. Evenden – urban geography, urban morphology, local governmentA.M. Gill – tourism and community planning, resources managementW.G. Gill – urban and social geographyM.V. Hayes – social geography, population healthR. Hayter – regional development, manufacturing, BC’s forest economy, JapanE.J. Hickin – fluvial geomorphologyR.B. Horsfall – social geography, environmental psychologyI. Hutchinson – quaternary environments, coastal studiesJ. Hyndman – feminist, political and cultural geographyP.M. Koroscil – historical geography, CanadaL.F.W. Lesack – ecosystem biogeochemistry, land and water interactions, limnologyJ.T. Pierce – economic and rural geography, research methodologyB. Pitman – cultural and social geography, urban studies, regional development and planningW.L. Quinton – hydrology of cold regions, runoff processesA.C.B. Roberts – cultural, historical, paleo environments, remote sensing, photogrammetryM.C. Roberts – fluvial geomorphology, field methodsM.L. Roseland – regional planning and sustainable communitiesM.G. Schmidt – soil science, forestry, geographic information systemsN.C. Schuurman – geographic information systems, science and technology studiesI. Winton – cultural-historical geography

Areas of ResearchThe department takes a special interest in the development and evaluation of theoretical frameworks in the systematic aspects of geography. Emphasis is on this application to contemporary and historical geographical problems in western North America, with particular reference to British Columbia and the utilization of its resources.

MA Program

AdmissionFor admission requirements see Graduate General Regulations (page 295). MA/MSc admission is in the fall semester only, and for PhDs in either fall or spring semesters. Fall applications should be completed by February 1 of that year, and applications for spring admission by September 15 of the previous year. The MA candidate, once admitted, works under the guidance of a faculty advisor, pending the choice of a supervisory committee. The supervisory committee, which normally consists of two faculty members, one of whom may be from outside the department, will be chosen by the second semester.

Degree RequirementsThe MA program offers a thesis option and an extended essay option. The former option requires the submission of a high quality piece of research which will ordinarily involve the conceptualization of a problem and the collection, analysis and interpretation of empirical data. However, non-empirical research is possible. Extended essay option students submit two essays which are original because they make some distinctive contribution to research literature and ordinarily involve a critical review or synthesis of literature, concepts and/or techniques or the development of hypotheses, possibly to include pilot work. Neither the thesis nor

the extended essays should be a modification of a paper completed for course work.

The minimum MA course requirements are 12 credit hours (three one-semester courses) or 20 credit hours for the extended essay option and GEOG 700 and 701. GEOG 700 and 701 grading is satisfactory/unsatisfactory and constitutes a (minimum) requirement in geographic methodology. GEOG 700 and 701 must be taken at the first available opportunity. As part of the 12/20 credit hours, students take either GEOG 704 or 706. With the advisor’s consent, the student can request this requirement be replaced by another course.

Students complete minimum Department of Geography requirements. Permission to complete a requirement outside the department must be obtained from the graduate studies committee. Those with course deficiencies may have to complete more courses including undergraduate courses and in other departments. At the supervisory committee’s discretion, students may need to acquire knowledge of a language relevant to their studies.

A written thesis prospectus is submitted to the supervisory committee by the end of the semester’s third week following completion of GEOG 700 and 701. The supervisory committee must approve the proposal prior to starting substantive research. In addition, the candidate must present the research proposal at a colloquium prior to the end of the third residence semester (or by the end of the semester following completion of GEOG 700 and 701).

Master of Science ProgramThe department offers a program leading to the MSc degree in the Faculty of Science. See “Geography Program” on page 373.

PhD ProgramFor admission requirements, see “Graduate General Regulations” on page 295. Applicants must have completed MA or MSc requirements at Simon Fraser University or equivalent. Students admitted to the PhD program without this background may be required to make up specified courses.

Supervisory CommitteeThe student, upon admission, works under the guidance of a faculty advisor, pending the choice of a supervisory committee. By the beginning of the second semester, a Department of Geography faculty member is chosen as a senior supervisor of the supervisory committee plus two or more additional committee members, one of whom may be from outside the department.

Degree RequirementsThe advisor, and subsequently the supervisory committee, and the student determine a program of study to suit the background and research objectives of the candidate. No formal course work is required of students. After consultation with the supervisory committee, however, students can elect to take courses in order to acquire knowledge and skills, including language skills, relevant to their research.

Comprehensive ExaminationWritten and oral qualifying exams establish competence to proceed with doctoral thesis research and are normally undertaken at the end of the second residence semester and no later than the end of the third semester. Students who fail the written or oral exam may retake each once, after a one semester lapse. Both parts of the qualifying exam must be successfully completed by the end of the fourth residence semester. The qualifying examination

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committee consists of at least three department faculty, (including the senior supervisor who is the committee chair), plus one faculty member from outside the department.

Written exams comprise four papers jointly agreed by the qualifying exam committee. If the supervisory committee agrees, a field problem may be chosen which substitutes for one of the four written papers.

The oral is held by the qualifying exam committee within three weeks following completion of written examinations. The student is examined primarily in topics covered by the written examinations, but questions may range over the entire discipline.

ThesisCandidates successfully completing qualifying exams will present a thesis proposal which is circulated to faculty and resident graduate students. The candidate presents this proposal at a department colloquium no later than the end of the fifth residence semester. The completed thesis will be judged by the candidate’s examining committee at an oral defence. If the thesis defence fails, the candidate is ineligible for further degree candidacy. See “Graduate General Regulations” on page 295 for further information.

Geography Graduate CoursesGEOG 700-0 Introduction to Graduate Studies: Part IA required course designed to acquaint new graduate students with the research strengths of the department, research facilities in the University and its vicinity and with the methodologies of the main fields of geography. In addition, problems of both a philosophical and practical nature involved in the design and operationalization of geographic research will be examined.

GEOG 701-0 Introduction to Graduate Studies: Part IICompletion of GEOG 700. Grading of GEOG 700 and 701 will be on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory (S/U) basis.

GEOG 704-4 Analytical Techniques for Human GeographersAn examination of qualitative and quantitative techniques and associated software relevant to compilation of information for human geographic research.

GEOG 706-4 Quantitative Techniques in Physical GeographyAn introduction to quantitative methods, statistical and physical modelling, sensitivity and error analysis, research design and data collection, editing and analysis in physical geography. GEOG 700, 704 and 706 are regularly scheduled in the fall semester and GEOG 701 is regularly scheduled in the spring semester. Courses 708 to 781 are scheduled more intermittently dependent, in part, on demand.

GEOG 708-4 Geographic Ideas and MethodologyThis is an advanced course that critically examines the contemporary and historical modes of analysis in geography.

GEOG 710-4 Geography and IdeologyAn attempt to define the concept ‘ideology,’ to recognize its operation in geography and to demonstrate its relevance in historical geography, political geography, and in the study of the symbolic structuring of cultural landscapes.

GEOG 714-4 Computer CartographyTheoretical, algorithmic and practical components in the application of the computer for mapping.

GEOG 715-4 Geographic Information SystemsData bases, systems concepts, quantitative techniques, modelling and display in geography, on the basis of computer systems.

GEOG 716-4 Aerial Reconnaissance for Remote SensingTheoretical and practical training in the acquisition of airborne multispectral remote sensing data.

GEOG 717-4 Digital Processing of Remote Sensing DataTheory and applications of analytical processing procedures used with multispectral remote sensing data.

GEOG 718-4 Soil ScienceDiscussion of special topics in soil science: soil physics, soil chemistry, soil biology and/or forest soils.

GEOG 720-4 Ecological BiogeographyPopulation, community and ecosystem ecology from a biogeographic perspective; island biogeography theory.

GEOG 723-4 ClimatologyRecent theoretical developments in climatology.

GEOG 726-4 Fluvial GeomorphologyAn examination of current conceptual and methodological issues in fluvial geomorphology based on analyses of the primary research literature.

GEOG 728-4 Advanced Glacial GeomorphologyCritical evaluation of glacial landform-process models focussing on current research problems; field study of glacial landforms and sediments.

GEOG 731-4 HydrologyThis course covers the conceptual and methodological bases of current hydrologic research.

GEOG 734-4 Resources ManagementA study of the historical, cultural, economic, social and behavioral aspects of conservation and resource management from an interdisciplinary point of view.

GEOG 736-4 Resources and Environmental Issues in the Growth of Food ProductionConcerned with identifying and analyzing constraints to expanding food production within a geographical context.

GEOG 738-4 Water ResourcesAn examination of various models and methods of water resources development based on case studies from both developed and developing countries.

GEOG 740-4 Geography and the Third WorldAn examination of the objective geographical conditions in the Third World today and a review of the wide range of theories and suggested solutions of a geographical nature.

GEOG 742-4 Regional DevelopmentRegional development in theory and practice with particular reference to resource based hinterland regions.

GEOG 745-4 Multinational Corporations and Regional DevelopmentAn examination of the influence of the policies and structures of multinational corporations on regional economic change.

GEOG 752-4 Cultural GeographySeminar discussion of selected topics in recent cultural geography, with emphasis on relationships with social theory, current philosophy and research findings in related fields.

GEOG 755-4 Law and the Geographies of PowerAn exploration of the emergent literature on law, space and power, this class will consider the social and political construction of law and space, and then track their inter-relations through a number of case studies.

GEOG 756-4 Historical GeographyAn examination of the role historical geography plays within the discipline of geography. The course will evaluate the evolution and practical applied aspects of the subject.

GEOG 760-4 Morphogenesis and the Built EnvironmentThis course examines the evolution of built environments in urban contexts. It relates the impetus for morphological change to broad societal processes. Problems of evidence and method are discussed.

GEOG 770-4 Geography, Development Theory, and Latin AmericaAn analysis of geographic aspects of theories of development as they have been applied in Latin America.

GEOG 780-4 Environmental CognitionExamination of current issues in the study of human understanding and relationships within the (mostly built) environments.

GEOG 781-4 Tactual Mapping: Theory and PracticeAn exploration of design principles, production methods, and user training procedures appropriate to thematic and mobility maps for the visually handicapped.

GEOG 791-4 Directed ReadingsGEOG 795-4 Selected Topics in GeographySpecialised graduate course on faculty research related topics.

GEOG 797-0 MSc ThesisGEOG 798-0 MA ThesisGEOG 799-0 PhD Thesis

Urban Studies Graduate CoursesURB 600-4 Urban TransformationsThis course studies the nature and function of cities from a variety of geographical, social, political and economic aspects. The focus is on North American cities but attention will be given to the historical context and to cities in other parts of the contemporary world. A holistic view of the contemporary metropolis is emphasized and the course aims to offer critical insights as well as practical examples. Special attention is given to the ethical, practical and intellectual dilemmas raised by the transformations in urban society, economy and politics. Prerequisite: an undergraduate degree in one of the urban studies base disciplines (anthropology, economics, geography, planning, political science, sociology) or equivalent professional training and experience in an urban field.

URB 601-4 Urban Problems and SolutionsThis is an applied course which will provide local applications of the themes developed in URB 600. It will be built around various applied urban courses in the Continuing Studies City Program. The exact format and focus will depend on programming in the City Program but typically will involve an integrative approach to a variety of urban issues and problems of interest in cities such as Vancouver. Prerequisite: an undergraduate degree in one of the urban studies base disciplines (anthropology, economics, geography, planning, political science, sociology) or equivalent professional training and experience in an urban field, and URB 600.

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Gerontology Program2800 Harbour Centre, (604) 291-5065 Tel, (604) 291-5066 Fax, gero@sfu.ca, www.harbour.sfu.ca/gero/

Graduate Program ChairA.V. Wister BA, MA, PhD (WOnt)

Faculty and Areas of ResearchG.M. Gutman – seniors’ housing, long term care, dementia, health promotion and aging, program evaluationB. Mitchell* – families and aging, intergenerational relations, youth transitions, social policyA.V. Wister – demography, living arrangements and social supports, health promotion and population health, program evaluation

*joint appointment with sociology and anthropology

AdvisorMs. N. Holtby, 2800 Harbour Centre, (604) 291-5065

The Gerontology Program offers a master of arts degree. There are two concentrations offered within the program: aging and the built environment, and health promotion/population health and aging. The MA program prepares students for professional roles with a high level of current knowledge of the field, and substantial competence in the kinds of research tasks necessary to undertake those roles. It also provides focused, interdisciplinary training for individuals in occupations that provide services to older adults. Further, the program will develop an appreciation of the complex ethical issues that are faced by persons working in gerontology.

Each of the concentrations deals with specific problems and issues.

The aging and the built environment concentration trains students in the planning, design, research and evaluation of working, living and recreational environments for older persons. Students in this concentration will have backgrounds in architecture, interior design, urban and regional planning, social/human ecology, kinesiology, recreation and leisure studies, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, human factors, human geography, sociology or environmental or social psychology.

The health promotion/population health and aging concentration provides knowledge that can be used for research, evaluation and critical analysis of our health care system and of specific health promotion strategies. Students with degrees in psychology, sociology, demography, medical geography, social work, nursing, health education, physiotherapy, and physical education or kinesiology would be probable candidates for this concentration.

Students take an integrated core course sequence and courses specific to the selected concentration. The program builds upon the expertise, research activities and international reputation of the associated Gerontology Research Centre.

MA Program

AdmissionStudents interested in applying to this program should contact the student advisor for application forms and information. Candidates who have not completed the post baccalaureate diploma program in gerontology or a minimum of five upper level courses with substantial aging content may be advised to complete courses from the diploma program prior to applying to the MA program. Applications for fall admission should be completed by January 30 of that year and applications for spring admission by September 30 of the previous year.

Applicants are required to forward an application for graduate studies form, a cheque or money order for $55 (Canadian) made payable to Simon Fraser University, official copies of their transcripts along with three letters of reference, a statement of research interests (500-600 words), a statement of work experience in gerontology and a completed curriculum vitae information form.

The following prerequisites, or their equivalent, are needed for each concentration.

Aging and the Built EnvironmentGERO 401-3 Aging and the Built Environment

Health Promotion and AgingGERO 404-3 Health and Illness in Later Life

and one ofGERO 302-3 Health Promotion and Aging*GERO 402-3 Drug Issues in GerontologyGERO 403-3 Counselling with Older AdultsGERO 407-3 Nutrition and Aging

*formerly offered as GERO 411 Special Topics: Health Promotion and Aging

Curriculum and DescriptionThere are five components to the program: core courses, required courses for each concentration, electives, project or thesis and internship.

Students must complete six courses: two core courses, two required courses from the chosen concentration, and two electives. They must also complete a project. Under special circumstances, students may complete a thesis in lieu of the project (see Project or Thesis Option below).

Core CoursesThese courses will be required of all students.

GERO 801-4 Health Policy and Applied Issues in Gerontology

GERO 802-4 Development and Evaluation of Health Promotion Programs for Older Persons

Students who complete a thesis will also complete the following course or any other approved graduate research methods course (also recommended for project stream students) (see Project or Thesis Option below).

GERO 803-4 Analytical Techniques for Gerontological Research

Areas of Concentration RequirementsThese courses are required of students within each concentration.

Aging and the Built EnvironmentGERO 810-4 Community Based Housing for Older

PeopleGERO 811-4 Institutional Living Environments

Health Promotion/Population Health and AgingGERO 820-4 Principles and Practices of Health

PromotionGERO 821-4 Epidemiology of Aging

Elective CoursesStudents may fulfil elective credit requirements by selecting from the following courses, completing required courses from another gerontology concentration, or from outside the program if approved by the student’s graduate advisory committee.

GERO 830-4 Human Factors, Technology and SafetyGERO 840-4 Special Topics in GerontologyGERO 889-4 Directed StudiesGERO 898 MA ProjectGERO 899 MA ThesisSA 886-5 Selected Problems in Social Analysis*

*when offered as Social Policy in a Changing Society

Project or Thesis OptionAll students will be initially admitted into the project stream and will normally present a written project proposal to a faculty member, chosen as a supervisor. After consultation with the project supervisor, a second member is selected to complete the supervisory committee. Examples of projects include: evaluation of programs for older adults; design and implementation of environments or services for elderly persons; and analyses of secondary data. A project report will be evaluated by the supervisory committee and a qualified external reader. The project requirement must meet the guidelines set out in the Graduate General Regulations (page 295).

A small number of highly qualified students who wish to prepare for advanced graduate training may be permitted to elect a thesis option after one semester in the program. Students allowed to complete a thesis will replace the two elective courses with GERO 803. The thesis provides a focused research of high quality. Students will be encouraged to engage in original and innovative research to meet this requirement. Committee selection and approval of the thesis proposal will follow the same steps as the project. The thesis requirement must meet the guidelines in the Graduate General Regulations (page 295).

InternshipStudents lacking relevant work experience will be required to supplement their program of study with an internship. The student will work for an agency or organization in a position of responsibility normally for a maximum of one semester.

Graduate CoursesGERO 801-4 Health Policy and Applied Issues in GerontologyThe aim of this course is to examine linkages between long term care and other service sectors as well as to compare programs and services across community, provincial and national boundaries. A number of key policy issues will be discussed that pertain to the provision of health related services to older adults.

GERO 802-4 Development and Evaluation of Health Promotion Programs for the ElderlyThis course deals with the design, implementation and evaluation of health promotion programs and services for older persons. Students will participate in the development and critical analysis of a variety of health initiatives aimed at healthful aging.

GERO 803-4 Analytical Techniques for Gerontological ResearchThis course has been specifically designed to provide training in quantitative data analysis using SPSSx Programming Language with a focus on behavioural research problems in gerontology.

GERO 810-4 Community Based Housing for Older PeopleThis course presents an indepth examination of theory, research and policy related to planning, designing, developing and managing housing for independent and semi-independent older adults.

GERO 811-4 Institutional Living EnvironmentsThis course focuses on design issues, theory, research and policy relevant to planning, developing and managing institutional living environments for dependent adults.

GERO 820-4 Principles and Practices of Health PromotionThis course is designed to cover and critically evaluate concepts, models and theories of health promotion and wellness in the aging population.

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These methods of implementation will be discussed in relation to individual and structural health system issues facing the aged.

GERO 821-4 Epidemiology of AgingThis course is required for students in the health promotion and aging concentration. It examines epidemiological methods and approaches to the study of aging and the care of the aged. Students will survey and critically evaluate current epidemiological literature addressing health and health care issues associated with individual and population aging.

GERO 830-4 Human Factors, Technology and SafetyThis course covers theoretical, research and industry literature pertaining to designing home, work, institutional and public environments that are ergonomically functional, safe, and satisfying to the older adult.

GERO 840-4 Special Topics in GeorontologyThis course offers an opportunity to offer a specialized course in an area germane to the program but on a topic that is outside of the regular courses.

GERO 850-0 Co-op InternshipThe internship consists of one full-time work semester. Arrangements for the work semesters are made through the Faculty of Arts Co-op Co-ordinator at least one semester in advance. For further details, students should refer to the Co-operative Education section of the Calendar. Prerequisite: MA students in good standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0 may apply to enter the co-op internship after satisfactory completion of 16 semester hours credit.

GERO 889-4 Directed StudiesThis course consists of supervised readings in a particular field of specialization relevant to the selected area of concentration.

GERO 898-0 MA ProjectA project must be written under committee supervision for formal examination as part of the program requirements for students in the project stream.

GERO 899-0 MA ThesisA thesis must be written under committee supervision for formal examination as part of the progrm requirements for students in the thesis stream.

Department of History6022 Academic Quadrangle, (604) 291-4467 Tel, (604) 291-5837 Fax, www.sfu.ca/history

ChairH.J.M. Johnston BA (Tor), MA (WOnt), PhD (Lond)

Graduate Program ChairT.M. Loo BSc (Br Col), MA (Tor), PhD (Br Col)

Faculty and Areas of ResearchSee “Department of History” on page 153 for a complete list of faculty.

L. Armstrong – Italian RenaissanceR.E. Boyer – Latin AmericaW.L. Cleveland – Middle EastJ.S. Craig – early modern EnglandR.K. Debo – RussiaP.E. Dutton – ancient and MedievalC.I. Dyck – modern BritainM.D. Fellman – United StatesK. Ferguson – 20th century United StatesD.P. Gagan – hospitals, health care, social classesH. Gay – history, philosophy of scienceA. Gerolymatos – Greece and BalkansJ.F. Hutchinson – social, RussiaH.J.M. Johnston – CanadaJ.M. Kitchen – Germany, SocialismM. Leier – Canada, labor

J.I. Little – Canada, French CanadaT.M. Loo – Canada, law, environmentD. MacLean – Middle East, Islam, IndiaJ. Matsumura – East AsiaH. Pabel – early modern EuropeR. Panchasi – modern FranceJ. Parr – CanadaM. Prokopow – Anglo-Atlantic colonial worldP. Raibmon – First Nations historyD.A. Ross – AfricaN. Roth – modern GermanyA. Seager – Canada, laborM.L. Stewart – Europe, social, women’s studiesJ.O. Stubbs – modern Britain

Areas of StudyThe Department of History offers graduate research leading to an MA and PhD. The major study areas are Canada, Europe, colonialism and imperialism, the Middle East, the Americas, and Africa. Only those who wish to specialize in one of the specific fields covered by the list of MA courses in the case of MA applicants, or PhD areas of specialization in the case of PhD applicants, will be considered for admission. The department reserves the right to accept candidates only when a qualified supervisor is available and the University resources (including library facilities) are deemed adequate for the student’s stated research priority.

Admission of Graduate StudentsAdmission for MA students will be in the fall semester only, and for PhD and part time MA students in either fall or spring semesters. Applications for fall should be completed by February 15, and applications for spring admission by October 15 of the previous year. Applicants must submit a sample of their written work.

MA Program

Conditions of AdmissionMA candidates must satisfy the minimum University entrance requirements: at least a 3.0 average or its equivalent. In addition, the department requires a 3.33 (B+) average in history courses taken during the last two years of the undergraduate program. A degree in a discipline related to history may be accepted in some cases.

Programs of StudyUpon graduate program admission, students are assigned a provisional supervisor. See “1.6.4 Supervisory Committee” on page 298 for supervisory committee information. All MA degree candidates must satisfy the following minimum requirements, totalling 30 credit hours.

The department offers two options. The thesis option requires 20 credit hours (four courses of five credit hours each), of which at least 15 must be in graduate courses in the department. The project option requires 30 credit hours, (six courses of five credit hours each) of which 20 must be in graduate courses in the department.

Normally, three seminars are offered each fall and spring semester, including one in conjunction with the University of British Columbia’s Department of History, at the Harbour Centre campus.

All Canadian history students must take HIST 806, another seminar of their choice, and the research seminar HIST 814. All European history students must take HIST 810, another seminar of their choice, and the research seminar HIST 814. Other students must take one seminar and HIST 814. Remaining course requirements may be taken as readings courses.

In HIST 814, each thesis option student writes a paper which becomes the basis of the thesis. It should present a coherent thesis topic and place this topic within the framework of existing work in the area. Each project option student is required to write a short research paper which becomes the basis of the required research project.

Full time MA thesis option students complete degree requirements in a maximum of five semesters, and project option students in a maximum of three semesters. Part time thesis option students complete degree requirements in a maximum of eight semesters and part time project option students in a maximum of six semesters.

Students with significant financial support from fellowships, scholarships or teaching assistantships are expected to take a full semester course load. Those with no financial aid from fellowships, teaching assistantships, etc. may be considered part time students and may take only one course per semester.

Students complete a thesis of 10 credit hours with a maximum length of 100 pages, or a research project of approximately 35 pages. The student’s thesis/research project must demonstrate capability in scholarly research and procedures as well as independent critical thought. Before the beginning of the third semester, thesis option students defend the thesis prospectus before an examining committee made up of the supervisory committee and the graduate program committee chair. The project option student will defend his/her research project in the same time frame.

Full time thesis option students complete their degree requirements in a maximum of five semesters, and project option students in three. Part time students may take one additional year for completion.

Language RequirementsStudents must demonstrate a reading ability in a language other than English that is acceptable to the supervisory committee. Students proposing to study Canadian history must demonstrate an ability to read French. Ability is determined by a time limited examination consisting of the translation of a passage of history in the particular language. A dictionary is permitted. The Department of French offers courses to help students meet the language requirements.

PhD Program

GeneralProspective PhD candidates are advised that the degree is granted in recognition of the student’s general grasp of the subject matter of a broad area of study; for the ability to think critically; and for the power to analyse and co-ordinate problems and data from allied fields of study.

A student ordinarily is admitted to the PhD program after completion of an MA or its equivalent. BA applicants applying directly to the PhD program must have at least a 3.5 GPA or its equivalent. Candidates for the MA may, under exceptional circumstances, be admitted to the PhD program without completing the MA requirements if they have 20 credit hours of course work. Admission from the MA program is contingent upon a distinguished level of performance, recommendation of directing faculty, scholarly potential, and available department resources.

Programs of StudyUpon program admission, each student is assigned a faculty supervisor. See “1.6 Supervision” on page 298 for information on supervisory committees. The supervisory committee and the student determine three fields of study, at least two of which are chosen from the list below. A third field may be chosen within

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or outside the Department of History with permission of the graduate studies committee.

The student and each field supervisor will agree as soon as possible on a general readings list of approximately 45 books (or the equivalent) in each field. Reading list copies must be submitted to the chair of the graduate program committee by the beginning of the second semester. The graduate program committee approves these lists and places them in the student’s files. Students are expected to cover the material on these lists, preferably by means of a structured reading and writing program with their supervisors.

The comprehensive examinations, based on the reading lists, are offered twice a year, in the first half of the fall and spring semesters. Written examinations are administered in weeks five and six of the semester. Oral examinations are scheduled in weeks six through seven of the same semester. Students who miss the first round of examinations in their fourth semester due to extenuating circumstances must take the examinations the following semester. For details on the nature of the comprehensive examinations, see the Department of History’s graduate brochure. All written examinations must be passed before the oral comprehensive exam takes place. A student who fails one of the written examinations, and one only, will have one additional chance for re-examination before sitting the oral examination. A ‘fail,’ ‘pass,’ or ‘pass with distinction’ will be assigned by the examining committee after completion of the oral exam. Students failing at this stage are not allowed to continue in the program.

PhD FieldsCanadian social and cultural historyCanadian political and economic historyEuropean social historyEuropean cultural historyEuropean intellectual historyEuropean international relations since the early 19th centurygender and historyrural historyMediaeval EuropeFrance since 1789Germany since the 18th centuryRussia since Peter the Greatthe British Isles since 1485Great Britain as a great power since 1763state and society in the nineteenth century Ottoman empirestate and society in the twentieth century Middle Eastthe Middle East in the international systemthe geopolitics of the Indian empireIslamic Indiasub-Saharan Africa since 1800European settlement in AfricaUnited States to 1890United States since 1890United States cultural history 1830-1890colonial Latin AmericaLatin America since Independence

ThesisWithin one semester of successful completion of comprehensive exams and formal candidacy admission, students submit a thesis prospectus on a topic selected from the specialization areas listed above. The same procedure is followed for MA candidates but the thesis committee may seek the participation of another who has particular expertise in the area of the proposed thesis topic. Through the thesis, the student must demonstrate an original contribution to knowledge. When the thesis is complete and the student is ready to offer himself/herself for the degree, a thesis examining committee will be formed, composed of the chair of the

departmental graduate program committee or designate; the student’s supervisory committee; a member of faculty or a person otherwise suitably qualified who is not a member of the supervisory committee; and an external examiner who is not a University employee. This committee examines the student on the thesis and in the student’s major field of study. See “Graduate General Regulations” on page 295 for further information and regulations.

Language RequirementsStudents must demonstrate a reading ability in one language other than English that is acceptable to the supervisory committee. Students proposing to study Canadian history must demonstrate an ability to read French, determined by a time limited examination consisting of the translation of a passage of history in the particular language. A dictionary will be permitted.

The Department of French offers courses to help graduate students meet this requirements.

Graduate CoursesHIST 814 is a compulsory MA seminar offered each spring semester. HIST 806 and 810 are also offered as seminars each year. At least two other seminars will normally be offered, the choice depending on the research interests of the majority of the students.

HIST 805-5 Western CanadaHIST 806-5 Themes in Canadian HistoryHIST 810-5 Themes in European HistoryHIST 812-5 Special Topics in HistoryHIST 814-5 Research SeminarHIST 819-5 Medieval EuropeHIST 820-5 Tudor and Stuart EnglandHIST 821-5 Early Modern EuropeHIST 822-5 Modern Great BritainHIST 823-5 Modern RussiaHIST 824-5 Modern FranceHIST 825-5 Modern GermanyHIST 826-5 International RelationsHIST 828-5 European Cultural and Intellectual HistoryHIST 843-5 United States to 1890HIST 844-5 United States since 1890HIST 845-5 Latin America to 1825HIST 846-5 Latin America since 1825HIST 851-5 State and Society in 19th Century Middle EastHIST 852-5 State and Society in the Modern Middle EastHIST 854-5 Imperialism in the Middle EastHIST 864-5 Tropical AfricaHIST 870-5 Culture and Society in ChinaHIST 871-5 Culture and Society in IndiaHIST 881-5 Great Britain as a Great Power Since 1763HIST 884-5 Health and SocietyHIST 885-5 Law and SocietyHIST 886-5 Migration and SettlementHIST 887-5 Comparative Labour HistoryHIST 888-5 Native-European ContactHIST 890-5 Gender and HistoryHIST 891-5 The French Experience in North AmericaHIST 892-5 Religion and SocietyHIST 893-5 State and SocietyHIST 894-5 War and SocietyHIST 895-5 Rural HistoryHIST 896-5 Culture and IdentityHIST 897-5 Supervised ReadingsHIST 898-0 MA ThesisHIST 899-0 PhD ThesisHIST 900-0 Research Project

Latin American Studies Program5053 Academic Quadrangle, (604) 291-3518 Tel, (604) 291-5799 Fax, www.sfu.ca/las

Graduate Program DirectorJ.A.C. Brohman BA (Car), MA, PhD (Calif)

Faculty and Areas of ResearchM. Escudero – Spanish literature, 17th century colonial literature, Latin American modern theatreG. Otero – economic and political sociology, Mexico, North AmericaA. Hira – economic development and policy, international relations, political economy and political science

Associated FacultyR.E. Boyer, HistoryJ.A.C. Brohman, GeographyR. Clapp, GeographyM. Gates, Sociology and AnthropologyJ. Garcia*R. Newton*

*emeritus

This program offers an interdisciplinary course of study and research leading to a master of arts degree in Latin American studies. It draws from approaches associated with both the social sciences and the humanities, exploring the interrelationships between cultural, socioeconomic, and political dimensions in the Latin American development process. It places a particular emphasis on contemporary Latin America as well as current trends toward globalization while recognizing the importance of understanding colonialism and the origins of the nation-state. Although most students will focus on the 20th century, the program welcomes students whose research interests encompass earlier historical periods.

Areas of StudyLatin American Economy and SocietyTopics will be drawn from the following themes: national and world economic structures, processes, and policies; development theories and strategies; agrarian structures and environmental sustainability; labor markets, the informal economy and poverty; macroeconomics; the fiscal crisis and trans-national finance; neo-liberalism, free trade areas, and trans-national investment.

Latin American History and CultureThe historical genesis and transformation of Latin American cultures; ethnicity, race, class, and identity; gender and sexuality; Latin American literature and visual arts; and popular culture.

Latin American Politics and the StatePolitical regimes, state structures and processes; policy formation and political conflict; political parties, social movements and ideologies; democracy and human rights; global versus local influences in national political processes.

Admission RequirementsAdmissions will be conducted on a biennial basis. Applicants must satisfy the Latin American studies graduate program committee that they are well prepared academically to undertake graduate level work in Latin American studies. See “Graduate General Regulations” on page 295 for additional University requirements. As well as these, the program requires:

• a sample of the candidate’s scholarly work, preferably with a Latin American focus (i.e. an undergraduate paper previously submitted as part of a course requirement)

• a short statement of purpose detailing interests and goals in Latin American studies

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• proof of reading and speaking competence in Spanish or Portuguese equivalent to the successful completion of three college level courses (i.e., SPAN 102, 103, 201). At the discretion of the Latin American studies graduate program committee, proof of competence in another language of Latin America and the Caribbean may be accepted in exceptional circumstances.

• If applicable, a resume of previous relevant course work and/or employment will be considered. Background may include specialized training, exposure to interdisciplinary studies of Latin America, and/or first hand field experience.

Acceptance into the MA program is conditional on the availability of a senior supervisor who may be selected only from Latin American studies and/or associated faculty.

MA RequirementsThe student must complete the following minimum requirements.

• The following four courses: LAS 800 (offered biennially); SA 857 (or equivalent with approval of the supervisory committee) and two courses, one of which must be an LAS course (LAS 815, 825 or 835). The other can be an LAS directed readings course (only one directed readings course allowed) or one graduate course in another department or university that is designated by the program with full Latin American content, or more broad graduate courses in related disciplines that focus on Latin America. Credit for the latter is subject to supervisory committee approval. Students with deficiencies may be asked to complete more courses.

• Prior to commencing thesis work, students defend a written thesis prospectus in an oral examination. The prospectus will normally be defended by the end of the third semester in the graduate program.

• Students complete a thesis giving evidence of independent research and critical abilities. It will be judged by the candidate’s examining committee at an oral defence. The thesis may be written in English or Spanish.

Other Graduate Latin American Content CoursesThe following may be acceptable in the MA program. Permission may be required from the departments in which these courses are offered and some courses may require prerequisites.

GEOG 770-4 Geography, Development Theory and Latin America

HIST 845-5 Latin America to 1825HIST 846-5 Latin America since 1825

In addition, more broadly listed courses may be acceptable if focused on Latin America. However, credit is subject to their designation as full content Latin American courses by the Latin American studies graduate program committee. Some are:

CMNS 845-5 Communication Knowledge Systems and Development

ECON 855-4 Theories of Economic DevelopmentGEOG 740-4 Geography and the Third WorldPOL 839-5 Government and Politics of Developing

CountriesSA 850-5 Advanced Sociological TheorySA 870-5 Advanced Anthropological Theory

Special ArrangementsStudents seeking admission to a Latin American studies doctoral program may apply under the Special Arrangements provisions of the Graduate General Regulations section 1.3.4 (page 296).

Graduate CoursesLAS 800-5 Approaches to Latin American StudiesAn annual interdisciplinary seminar taught by selected Latin American studies faculty examining core theoretical and substantive themes in Latin America.

LAS 815-5 Latin American Economy and Society(0-5-0)

LAS 825-5 Latin American History and Culture(0-5-0)

LAS 835-5 Latin American Politics and the State(0-5-0)

LAS 851-5 Directed Readings in Latin American StudiesDirected readings in a selected field of study under the direction of a single faculty member. An annotated bibliography and a term paper is required.

LAS 898-0 MA Thesis

Liberal Studies Program2100 Harbour Centre, (604) 291-5152/5104 Tel, (604) 291-5159 Fax, www.sfu.ca/gls, glsp@sfu.ca

DirectorM.D. Fellman AB (Mich), PhD (Northwestern)

Graduate Program ChairJ. Sturrock BA, MA (Oxf), PhD (Br Col)

Steering CommitteeJ.L. Berggren, MathematicsS. Duguid, HumanitiesH. Gay, HistoryR.L. Koepke, Liberal StudiesJ. Martin, EducationG. Merler, FrenchK. Mezei, EnglishA.C. Paranjpe, PsychologyP. Schouls, Simons Chair

This program, which leads to the degree of master of arts, liberal studies, is designed for adults returning to study on a part time basis. The program, which is affiliated with the Department of Humanities, is offered at the University’s Harbour Centre campus during evening and weekend hours.

In the best tradition of liberal education, the program addresses some of the great works of our intellectual and artistic heritage, studies the perennial concerns that have shaped our culture, and explores contemporary perspectives on traditional ideas and values. Small, interdisciplinary seminars provide the opportunity for wide reading, careful reflection, and intense discussion. They are taught by Simon Fraser University faculty chosen for their expertise and teaching excellence, and for their interest in interdisciplinary studies.

AdmissionApplicants must satisfy the liberal studies graduate program committee of academic suitability for the program. In addition to fulfilling the normal graduate admission requirements, prospective students must demonstrate readiness through reference letters, samples of written work, and normally an interview. Exceptionally, the graduate program committee may recommend for admission applicants who do not meet normal requirements but who, by reason of prior experience, strong interest and demonstrated competence, are particularly suited.

Degree RequirementsStudents complete six seminar courses and submit:

• two extended essays for oral examination or • one project for oral examination or• complete two additional courses and write a field

examination based on material covered in three completed courses.

Two of the six required courses are core courses, which normally must be completed in the first two semesters of attendance (LS 800 and 801). The remaining four may be selected from among those offered within the program.

Students may enrol for one or two courses per semester. Exceptionally, and by agreement of the graduate program committee and the department involved, a student may take one graduate course in another department toward this degree.

The extended essays are developed from course work papers. The project, which may make significant use of non-written media, will also be developed from course work and will be examined as for the examination of a master’s thesis under 1.10.1 of the Graduate General Regulations (page 300). One of the two additional courses (see above) must be LS 898 and the other may be any LS course other than LS 998 or 999. Field examination preparation is on the supervisory committee’s advice.

The program, for students seeking educational breadth at the graduate level, emphasizes a community of inquiry and discussion over independent research. For this reason, it entails several special expectations within the general regulations for graduate study.

Newly admitted students must attend an introductory short course prior to the beginning of the first core course in the fall semester.

Supervisory committees will be arranged by the chair of the graduate program committee. By approval of the dean of graduate studies, the supervisory and examination process for the extended essays or project requirement may be modified to emphasize collegial exchange.

Students should expect to participate in out-of-class activities, such as pre-class dinners, that encourage interchange among the participants, and to enhance a sense of intellectual community.

Because the program is designed for individuals having other obligations, and who may for that reason require greater or lesser amounts of time to complete the program, the program has been approved for part-time study. See “1.4.5 Part Time Study” on page 297.

Liberal Studies CoursesLS courses are intensive seminars. The core courses LS 800 and 801 develop a common readings base for all students. The other six seminar courses may vary in approach and in specific content each time they are offered and will address a central tension in our intellectual lives, trace some of its sources, and consider its impact on our experience of the present. All courses are cross-disciplinary and may draw on faculty from across the University to contribute expertise.

Graduate CoursesLS 800-5 Thinking about Human PassionThe first of two core courses that constitute an extended examination of the tension between reason and passion in human experience. This course will emphasize close reading and discussion of works, drawn from different cultures and epochs, that reflect on human passion.

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LS 801-5 The Capacity and Limits of ReasonThe second of two core courses that constitute an extended examination of the tension between reason and passion in human experience. This course will examine writings by some who have insisted on the indispensability of reasoning as a guide to action and the source of truth, as well as writings by some of those who on various grounds have cast doubt on this faith in human reason.

LS 810-5 Self and SocietyThis course will examine some aspects of the relationship between selfhood, as idea and experience, and social organization. Approaches to the topic will vary, but may involve scientific, social scientific, philosophical and aesthetic perspectives.

LS 811-5 Tradition and ModernityThis course will examine ways in which ideas of tradition and traditional societies conflicted with forces of modernization and ideas of modernity.

LS 812-5 Science and Human ValuesThis course will deal with issues surrounding the nature of the scientific attitude, the growth of scientific knowledge and the impact of scientific and technological change. Specific attention will be given to the value implications of science and technology in relation to other forms of human understanding and experience.

LS 813-5 Religious and Secular World ViewsThis course will deal with the conflicts and continuities of secular and religious approaches to such fundamental issues as the origins of the universe and of the human species, human virtue, and human destiny.

LS 814-5 Liberty and AuthorityThis course will examine the tension between liberty and authority as expressed in some of the following: political and judicial ideas and systems; conflicting economic ideologies; personal relationships.

LS 815-5 Organizing Social Realities: Gender, Class, Race, NationThis course will examine how distinctions among people create pattern and conflict, by studying some of the fundamental organizing concepts of society which both unite and divide people.

LS 819-5 Selected TopicsThis course provides an opportunity for the occasional offering of a seminar course appropriate to the program but on a topic outside the regular courses.

LS 829-5 Directed StudyThis course provides an opportunity for individual study on a topic of the student’s choice, under the guidance of one or more faculty. Arrangements for this course must be approved by the graduate program committee in advance of registration

LS 898-5 Graduating SeminarThe final seminar for those students in the graduate liberal studies program pursuing the course option MA. The seminar will revisit the themes raised in the two opening core seminars (LS 800 and 801).

LS 998-0 MA Extended EssaysStudents will present two of their essays for formal examination in order to satisfy the Simon Fraser University requirements for a master’s degree.

LS 999-0 MA ProjectThis course is for students choosing to satisfy part of the requirements for an MA in liberal studies by presenting a project for formal examination.

Department of Linguistics9203 Robert C. Brown Hall, (604) 291-4725 Tel, (604) 291-5659 Fax, www.ling.sfu.ca

Chair(to be announced)

Graduate Program Chair(to be announced)

Faculty and Areas of ResearchSee “Department of Linguistics” on page 159 for a complete faculty list.

D.B. Gerdts – syntaxN. Hedberg – syntax, semantics, pragmatics, cognitive scienceT. Heift – computer assisted language learning and computational linguisticsP. McFetridge – computational linguisticsZ. McRobbie – experimental phonetics, phonology, Finno-Ugric linguistics, sociolinguisticsJ.D. Mellow – second language acquisition and teaching, First Nations languages, instructional experiments, empirical research methodsM. Munro – applied linguistics, experimental phonetics, second language acquisitionT.A. Perry – phonology, German linguistics, linguistic theoryE.W. Roberts – linguistics, theoryR. Saunders – Amerindian linguisticsJ.M. Sosa – Hispanic linguistics, dialectology, language methodology, Caribbean area sociolinguistics

Associate MembersM. Boelscher-Ignace, First Nations Studies, Sociology and Anthropology F. Popowich, Computing ScienceW. Turnbull, PsychologyJ.W. Walls, Humanities

Degrees OfferedThe program offers graduate work leading to the degrees of MA and PhD in linguistics.

Applicants are considered by how their proposed programs of study coincide with the research and teaching interests of the department’s faculty. Where a student’s interests span more than one field of study, a program of course work and supervised research in more than one field may be arranged. Individual programs may also be set up in co-operation with other departments under the special arrangements provisions of the Graduate General Regulations 1.3.4. (page 296).

Time Required for the ProgramAlthough University regulation allows a five year time limit for completion of the MA degree and eight years for the PhD, (including the work of the MA degree), an MA student is normally expected to complete the degree in two years; a PhD student in three years after the MA. See “Graduate General Regulations” on page 295 for further information.

MA Program

AdmissionStudents must demonstrate adequate preparation in linguistics. It is not possible for students having little or no academic preparation in linguistics to gain clear admission to the program or admission as a qualifying student. See “1.3.5 Admission Under Special Arrangements” on page 296. See “1.3 Admission” on page 295 for general admission requirements.

Areas of SpecializationLinguistic theory, phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, discourse-pragmatics, computational linguistics, Amerindian linguistics, historical and comparative linguistics, history of linguistics, sociolinguistics, second language learning.

Credit and Research RequirementsCourse WorkStudents must complete at least 20 credit hours in Linguistics, including LING 800 and 801.

ThesisAll students must complete an MA thesis based on original research, and must comply with University regulations on completing and defending the thesis.

Language RequirementsCandidates must show a high competence in at least one language other than English.

PhD Program

AdmissionStudents will have to demonstrate a substantial background in linguistics. It is normally not possible to gain direct admission to the PhD program without an MA in linguistics, or the equivalent.

For general admission requirements, see “1.3 Admission” on page 295 of the Graduate General Regulations.

Areas of SpecializationLinguistic theory, phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, discourse-pragmatics, computational linguistics, Amerindian linguistics, historical and comparative linguistics, history of linguistics, sociolinguistics, second language learning.

Credit and Research RequirementsThese requirements are beyond those of the MA requirements. Students may need to take specified courses from the MA program requirements as a condition of admission to the PhD program.

Course WorkStudents complete at least 16 linguistics credit hours, approved by the supervisory committee.

Thesis ProposalEach candidate develops a research proposal for a thesis based on original research. The proposal defines intended research and the relationship between it and existing scholarship. The proposal will be presented to the supervisory committee for approval and presented as a colloquium.

PhD ThesisStudents must complete the thesis in accordance with regulations.

Language RequirementsCandidates must show a high degree of competence in two languages besides English. They should have some knowledge of the structure of at least one non-Indo-European language. The student’s supervisory committee determines how the student demonstrates this competence.

Graduate CoursesLING 800-4 PhonologyLING 801-4 SyntaxLING 802-4 SemanticsLING 803-4 TheoryLING 804-4 Field MethodsLING 805-4 Historical and Comparative LinguisticsLING 806-4 Sociolinguistics

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LING 807-4 Computational LinguisticsLING 809-4 MorphologyLING 810-4 Topics in Linguistics ILING 811-4 Topics in Linguistics IILING 812-4 Topics in Linguistics IIILING 813-4 Topics in Linguistics IVLING 820-4 Formal LinguisticsLING 821-4 PhoneticsLING 850-4 Psycholinguistic Aspects of Language LearningLING 851-4 Research Techniques and Experimental DesignLING 855-4 Applied LinguisticsLING 896-4 Directed ResearchLING 897-4 Research SeminarLING 898-0 MA ThesisLING 899-0 PhD Thesis

Department of Philosophy4604 Diamond Building, (604) 291-3343 Tel, (604) 291-4443 Fax, www.sfu.ca/philosophy

ChairP.P. Hanson BA (Calg), MA, PhD (Prin)

Graduate Program ChairR.E. Jennings BA, MA (Qu), PhD (Lond)

Faculty and Areas of ResearchSee “Department of Philosophy” on page 163 for a complete list of faculty.

K. Akins – philosophy of mind, philosophy of perception, philosophy of the cognitive sciencesS. Black – social and political philosophy, ethics, history of 17th century philosophyS. Davis – philosophy of language, philosophy of mindM. Hahn – philosophy of mind, philosophy of language, history of early analytic and continental philosophyP.P. Hanson – epistemology, philosophy of language, philosophy of science, philosophy of mathematics, philosophy of mindP.T. Horban – philosophy of religionR.E. Jennings – modal logic, conditional logic, philosophy of languageO. Schulte – philosophy of science, epistemology, logic, rational choice theoryJ.H. Tietz – metaphysics, history of modern philosophy, history of 19th century German philosophyE. Tiffany – ethical theory, philosophical psychology, philosophy of mind and languageD. Zimmerman – ethics, social and political philosophy, philosophy of mind, medical ethics

The philosophy departments of Simon Fraser University and the University of British Columbia co-operate in the administration of their graduate programs. A student enrolled in a graduate program at Simon Fraser is supervised by a member of the SFU department, but may count graduate courses at UBC toward degree requirements and have members of the UBC department as other members of a supervisory committee. Since Simon Fraser University operates on a trimester system, and the University of B.C. on a sessional system, the language adopted for descriptions of course requirements is intended to be neutral as between the two systems. Thus, in what follows, ‘course’ means ‘semester course’ or ‘one term course.’

Application ProceduresThe philosophy departments of Simon Fraser University and the University of British Columbia co-operate in the administration of graduate applications. Prospective applicants are sent application forms for both universities and may submit to one or both

departments. Those who apply to both may indicate a preference to enrol at one of them. Those who wish to be considered by both departments must submit applications and supporting documents to each department.

Application FeeAn application fee of $55 is charged.

MA Program

AdmissionSee “1.3 Admission” on page 295 for additional minimum university admission requirements. In addition, an applicant must hold, from a recognized university, an honors bachelor’s degree with a 3.33 cumulative GPA or a bachelor’s degree with a 3.5 GPA in third and fourth year philosophy courses, and must submit references from qualified referees.

A student whose undergraduate work does not satisfy the above conditions may complete additional undergraduate courses as a part of a graduate program, or to register as a qualifying student before consideration for admission to the MA program.

Degree RequirementsA candidate for the MA degree in philosophy must

• complete six courses, one of which may, with permission of the graduate studies committee, be a 300 or 400 level undergraduate course, and the rest graduate courses

• show competence in such foreign languages as the graduate studies committee determines to be required for the proposed research.

• have or acquire competence in formal logic at the level of PHIL 214, or higher when relevant to his or her research.

plus either

• submit and successfully defend a thesis, normally no more than 100 pages in length, giving evidence of independent critical ability

or

• complete one additional course and take PHIL 899 with the senior supervisor in which a paper from a previously completed graduate course is reviewed and revised to a standard suitable in form and content for submission to a professional journal. The resulting paper normally shall not exceed 30 pages.

The student must also

• normally attain a cumulative GPA of 3.5• pass a final examination in which the individual

studies course paper is evaluated and approved by the supervisory committee as conforming to the standard set out above. The student will present the paper in a public forum directed by the supervisory committee and at least one other faculty member in the field. After the public presentation and discussion, the expanded committee will evaluate of the paper and the student’s performance at the examination.

The department reserves the right to require any student to take undergraduate courses in addition to the required graduate courses.

PhD Program

AdmissionPhD applications must have completed

• a bachelor’s degree with first class honors (and a CGPA of 3.67 or equivalent in philosophy courses), or

• a master’s degree (or equivalent), or

• a bachelor’s degree with one year of study in a master’s program, four graduate courses with a 3.67 CGPA and clear evidence of research ability. (Transfer directly into a doctoral program is not normally permitted beyond the first year of study and will not be permitted after the completion of the second year in a master’s program.)

Degree RequirementsCoursesStudents in the PhD program are normally required to take twelve courses, six in the first year of registration in the program, and six in the second. Two of the courses may, with permission of the graduate studies committee, be 300 or 400 level undergraduate courses, the rest must be graduate ones. Students admitted after one year in the MA program are normally required to complete at least eight graduate courses beyond those completed in the MA program.

Students entering the PhD program after completing the requirements for an MA may have the course requirements reduced, but in no case by more than four courses. Each student’s committee will recommend, according to the student’s background and the requirements appropriate to the field of research, the kind and number of courses to be taken by the student.

Students entering directly from the bachelor’s degree must, during the first year of graduate study, complete six courses with a CGPA of at least 3.33.

ExaminationsStudents are required to pass a comprehensive examination, normally by the end of the first semester of the third year of registration in the program. Upon successful completion of the comprehensive exam and an approved thesis proposal, a student is admitted to candidacy for the PhD degree.

Language RequirementsStudents are required to demonstrate such competence in foreign languages as the graduate studies committee deems essential to the successful completion of their proposed research.

Formal Logic RequirementIn addition to other course requirements, students are required to either have or acquire competence in formal logic at the level of PHIL 214, or higher when considered relevant to their research.

Thesis Proposal and SeminarBefore the end of the first semester of the third year, a PhD candidate must submit a thesis proposal for approval of an examining committee consisting of the student’s supervisory committee and one further member of the combined graduate department. The proposal show an acquaintance with the literature in the area of the proposed research and must represent a well defined program of investigation.

Before the end of the second semester of the third year, the candidate must make a presentation to a colloquium of faculty and graduate students of the combined department on the subject of the proposed research.

ThesisPhD program students write and defend a thesis embodying original philosophical research.

Graduate CoursesIn addition to courses offered at Simon Fraser University, graduate students may also satisfy their course requirements by taking courses offered at the University of British Columbia, after consultation with their supervisor.

Metaphysics and EpistemologyPHIL 802-5 Selected Topics in EpistemologyPHIL 803-5 Selected Topics in Metaphysics

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PHIL 804-5 Selected Topics in Philosophy of SciencePHIL 805-5 Selected Topics in Philosophy of MindPHIL 806-5 Selected Topics in Philosophy of Language

Logic and Formal StudiesPHIL 812-5 Selected Topics in Logic IPHIL 813-5 Selected Topics in Logic IIPHIL 814-5 Selected Topics in Philosophy of MathematicsPHIL 815-5 Selected Topics in Formal Studies

Value TheoryPHIL 822-5 Selected Topics Normative EthicsPHIL 823-5 Selected Topics Meta-ethicsPHIL 824-5 Selected Topics Moral PsychologyPHIL 825-5 Selected Topics in Social and Political PhilosophyPHIL 826-5 Selected Topics in Aesthetics

HistoryPHIL 852-5 Selected Topics in Ancient PhilosophyPHIL 853-5 Selected Topics in Mediaeval PhilosophyPHIL 854-5 Selected Topics in 17th and 18th Century PhilosophyPHIL 855-5 Selected Topics in 19th and 20th Century Philosophy

Directed StudiesPHIL 861-5 Directed Studies: Selected Topics IPHIL 862-5 Directed Studies: Selected Topics IIPHIL 863-5 Directed Studies: Selected Topics IIIPHIL 864-5 Directed Studies: Selected Topics IVPHIL 865-5 Directed Studies: Selected Topics VPHIL 898-0 MA ThesisPHIL 899-0 Non-Thesis Poject CompletionPHIL 998-0 PhD Thesis

Department of Political Science6070 Academic Quadrangle, (604) 291-5487 Tel, (604) 291-5364 Fax, www.sfu.ca/politics/gradintro.html

ChairS. McBride BSc (Econ) (Lond), MA, PhD (McM)

Graduate Program ChairD.A. Ross BA, MA, PhD (Tor)

Faculty and Areas of ResearchSee “Department of Political Science” on page 164 for a complete list of faculty.

J. Busumtwi-Sam – international organization and law, conflict management, political economyL.J. Cohen – comparative government and politics – Soviet Union and Eastern EuropeD. Cohn – Canadian politics, research methods and health policyM.G. Cohen – public policy, women’s studies, economicsT.H. Cohn – international relations, Canadian foreign policyM.A. Covell – comparative ethnic conflicts, African politics, comparative federalismL. Dobuzinskis – public policy/administration, political philosophy and political economy (rational choice)L.J. Erickson – Canadian politics, political behavior, women and politics, partiesA. Heard – Canadian judicial and constitutional issues, comparative human rights

A. Hira – international political economy, Latin American studiesM. Howlett – public administration and policy, Canadian government and politicsT. Kawasaki – Japanese politics and foreign policy, international relations theory, and international relations in the Asia-Pacific regionD. Laycock – political philosophy and public administration/policy, Canadian governmentS. McBride – political economy, Canadian politics, globalizationP. Meyer – East Asian international relations, Society and Russian foreign policy, comparative foreign policyA. Moens – international relations, comparative politics, US politicsD.A. Ross – international security and conflict studies, Canadian foreign and defence policiesP.J. Smith – public policy/administration, Canadian and comparative local government, Canadian government and politics, federalismP.V. Warwick – research methods, comparative government – Western Europe

Fields of StudyThe major fields of study are

political theoryCanadian government and politicscomparative government and politicsinternational relations

Within these three major fields of study there are three distinct thematic emphases of: public policy, political economy and governance.

AdmissionFor general admission requirements see “1.3 Admission” on page 295 of the Graduate General Regulations section. In addition, the department requires students to submit written statements of their current interests and proposed areas of research.

Applications for graduate work will be considered, by and large, with reference to the manner in which the proposed area of the candidate’s research coincides with the teaching and research interests of the faculty. See the list of faculty for general research interests.

Should additional course work be deemed necessary, the graduate studies committee will indicate the same as a prerequisite.

Degree Requirements

MA ProgramThe program may be completed through an essay or project option, a thesis option, or a field exam option. Students are admitted to the essay or project option and require approval of the graduate program chair to transfer to another stream. Except in extenuating circumstances, students may only transfer once during the MA program.

Upon enrolment, students are assigned a two member supervisory committee which has the responsibility for determining, in consultation with the student, the projected program of study and for ensuring that the student fulfils all degree requirements. The supervisory committee must approve all courses and program choices.

The essay or project option requires completion of either extended essays in two fields of study offered by the department or one research project. Students in the essay or project option complete five courses: POL 801 or 802 plus four additional courses from at least two of the department’s three fields of study. A research project, to a maximum of 12,500 words (plus bibliography), must have substantial original content. Each extended essay is expected to elaborate upon course work research and is not to exceed 12,500

words (plus bibliography). Extended essays and research projects are defended in an oral defence.

To be admitted to the thesis stream, students must submit, first to the thesis supervisory committee and then to the appropriate department field committee, a thesis proposal outlining a brief topic summary, its relevance, the methodology to be followed in the investigation, and a chapter-by-chapter outline, a timetable for thesis completion and a select bibliography. The thesis proposal must be approved by the thesis supervisory committee and by the appropriate field committee.

Students in the thesis stream complete four courses: POL 801 or 802 plus three additional courses from at least two of the three fields of study offered by the department. Students also must write a thesis, normally 18,750 to 25,000 words in length (plus bibliography) and defend it in an oral defence.

To be admitted to the field exam stream, students must submit, first to the supervisory committee and then to the appropriate department field committee, a field exam proposal outlining major and minor fields of study, a draft reading list in each field, and a timetable for field exam completion. The field exam proposal must be approved by the student’s supervisory committee and by the appropriate department field committee. To fulfil the requirements, students complete six courses: POL 801 or 802 plus five additional courses from at least three of the five department fields of study. Students also must pass two written field examinations: one in their major and one in their minor field of study. The supervisory committee will serve as the nucleus of the field examination committee. With the student’s consultation, the supervisory committee will be expanded to include additional examiners if necessary. Any student who fails one of the field examinations, and one only, may retake the failed field examination.

PhD ProgramThe department offers specialized research resources in Canadian politics and public policy, comparative politics, and international relations with a focus on issues of political economy, public policy and governance. However, the department may offer advanced study in other political science fields, subject to the availability of faculty research expertise.

AdmissionIn addition to the minimum admission requirements (page 295 of the Graduate General Regulations 1.3.3), the department requires a completed political science MA normally with a minimum 3.67 GPA in graduate courses taken towards the MA degree. A written statement of current research interests indicating two areas of proposed specialization, three letters of reference from qualified referees, and a sample of the candidate’s written work are also required. How well the applicant’s proposed research coincides with the department’s focus on political economy, public policy and governance is an important admission consideration. Background deficiencies must be met by taking appropriate courses in addition to normal PhD work.

Admission applications are reviewed once each year by the department graduate studies committee. The program starts in September.

Supervisory CommitteeIn accordance with Graduate General Regulation 1.6, (page 298) upon program admission, the departmental graduate studies committee assigns a senior supervisor and two second supervisors to each student. This committee is responsible for monitoring, aiding and evaluating the student’s progress. Each supervisory committee will be structured to reflect the department’s focus on issues of political economy, public policy and governance

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and to ensure that these constitute an integral part of each program.

Program RequirementsThe PhD program consists of 20 credit hours of graduate work beyond the requirements of the MA plus a second language requirement, two comprehensive exams and a thesis.

Course WorkStudents must successfully complete 20 credit hours of graduate level course work. All courses must be approved by the student’s supervisory committee and reflect the areas of specialization within the fields of political economy, public policy and governance as identified in the student’s letter of intent. Students must complete POL 801 or 802 or equivalent. All courses must be completed prior to completion of any other component of the program.

Language RequirementStudents must demonstrate a reading ability in one language other than English that is acceptable to the supervisory committee. Students studying subjects related to Canadian politics must demonstrate an ability to read French which is determined by successful completion of a time limited examination consisting of a dictionary aided translation of a passage from the political science literature written in the language selected.

Comprehensive ExaminationsUpon course work completion and prior to thesis research, students must successfully complete a comprehensive examination in two selected fields. By the end of the second semester, the student’s senior supervisor notifies the departmental graduate studies committee of the two political science fields of study which will serve as comprehensive examinations subjects. Each exam consists of a three hour written exam and a one hour oral exam, held one week after the written exam. Each is established, conducted and evaluated by a comprehensive examination committee selected by the department graduate studies committee. Each comprehensive examination committee is composed of two members of the student’s supervisory committee and one additional faculty member who is not on that supervisory committee. The comprehensive examination committee is chaired by the department graduate studies chair.

Students receive a grade of pass with distinction, pass or unsatisfactory from the comprehensive examination committee following completion of the written and oral component of each field. Students who receive a failing grade are permitted one retake of that exam after a period of remedial study of no less than three months.

ThesisCandidates successfully completing both comprehensive examinations are required to complete POL 890. The PhD seminar assists students with formal thesis preparation and to relate it to issues of political economy, public policy and governance. POL 890 culminates with the student’s presentation as a seminar to the department outlining his/her research interests. This is done prior to submission of a formal thesis proposal to the graduate studies committee.

Following the departmental seminar and after consultations with the student’s supervisory committee, the student prepares a thesis proposal for graduate studies committee approval. The proposal will state the thesis title, topic, general intent, methodology and selected bibliography and will be accompanied by a detailed research plan and timetable for the completion of each thesis chapter. The thesis proposal should not exceed 25 pages in length, excluding bibliographic references.

The thesis should not be more than 300 pages and must represent an original contribution to the development of the discipline. The completed thesis must be successfully defended at an oral defence established in accordance with the Graduate General Regulations 1.9 (page 299) and 1.10 (page 300).

Performance EvaluationIn accordance with Graduate General Regulation 1.8 (page 299) the progress of each student is reviewed periodically by the graduate studies committee. At least once each year, the student’s supervisory committee submits a written report on the student’s progress to the graduate studies committee to aid its deliberations. Students judged to have maintained unsatisfactory progress may be asked to withdraw from the program.

Time LimitsAlthough Graduate General Regulation 1.12 (page 301) establishes an eight year time limit for PhD completion, the department expects that the PhD program will be completed within three to five years.

Graduate CoursesPOL 801-5 Theoretical Perspectives in Political SciencePOL 802-5 Political Research: Design and AnalysisPOL 812-5 Political TheoryPOL 814-5 Normative Political TheoryPOL 821-5 Canadian Government and PoliticsPOL 825-5 Canadian Political EconomyPOL 826-5 Parties and Ideologies in CanadaPOL 827-5 Issues in Canadian Government and PoliticsPOL 829-5 InternshipPOL 830-5 Comparative Government and PoliticsPOL 832-5 Government and Politics of Communist and Post-Communist CountriesPOL 837-5 Issues in Comparative PoliticsPOL 838-5 Government and Politics of Industrialized CountriesPOL 839-5 Government and Politics of Developing CountriesPOL 841-5 International RelationsPOL 842-5 International Law and OrganizationPOL 843-5 Canadian Foreign PolicyPOL 844-5 International Political EconomyPOL 845-5 Foreign Policy AnalysisPOL 846-5 International Security StudiesPOL 851-5 Public Policy AnalysisPOL 852-5 Urban Government and PoliticsPOL 853-5 Public AdministrationPOL 855-5 Science, Technology and Public PolicyPOL 856-5 Issues in Social and Economic PolicyPOL 861-5 Issues in Political DevelopmentStudents with credit for POL 837-5 may not take this course for further credit.

POL 890-0 PhD SeminarPOL 891-0 Master’s SeminarPOL 892-0 Research ProjectPOL 893-5 Readings in Political SciencePOL 894-5 Readings in Political Science IIPOL 895-0 Extended EssaysPOL 896-0 PhD Comprehensive ExamPOL 897-0 Field Examinations in Major Areas of MA ConcentrationPOL 898-0 Master’s ThesisPOL 899-0 PhD Thesis Research

Department of Psychology5246 Robert C. Brown Hall, (604) 291-3354 Tel, (604) 291-3427 Fax, www.sfu.ca/psychology

ChairW.R. Krane BA (Windsor), MA, PhD (York)

Graduate Program ChairK. Bartholomew BA (S Fraser), PhD (Stan)

Faculty and Areas of ResearchSee “Department of Psychology” on page 166 for a complete list of faculty.

B.K. Alexander – psychology of addiction, history of psychology, temperance mentalityK. Bartholomew – adult attachment, abuse in intimate relationships, male same-sex relationshipsB.L. Beyerstein – drugs and behavior, brain and behavior, sensation (olfaction), critical appraisal of occult and pseudo-scientific claimsA.R. Blackman – human experimental, perception, driving, risk takingM.L. Bowman – clinical neuropsychology, health psychology, stress and coping, individual differencesJ. Carpendale – social cognitive development, moral development and cognitive developmentE.M. Coles – psychopathology, classification and diagnosis, forensic issuesD. Connolly – psychology and law, children and the law, children’s autobiographical memory, eyewitness memoryD.N. Cox – behavior therapy, health psychology, sport psychology, psychology and lawC.B. Crawford – Darwinism and human behaviourC. Fraser – human sexuality, Buddhist psychology, AIDS/HIV, health psychologyR.J. Freeman – neuropsychology, experimental psychopathology, psychosomaticsS.D. Hart – psychology and law, psychopathy, mentally disordered offenders, violence predictions, wife assault, psychological assessment; models of personality and personality disorderG. Iarocci – developmental psychopathology, autism, development of visual attention and perception, risk and protective factors and cultural identity in the development of first nations childrenM. Kimball – history of women in psychology and psychoanalysisR.F. Koopman – measurement, multivariate methodology, numerical methodsW.R. Krane – multivariate statistics, psychological scaling, psychometric theoryD.L. Krebs – moral developmental, altruism, self-serving cognitive biases, evolution of morality and self-deceptionR.G. Ley – forensic psychology (criminal) PTSD adolescent psychopathology and delinquency, psychodynamic psychotherapyM.D. Maraun – psychometrics and philosophy of scienceJ.E. Marcia – psychosocial developmental theory, ego identity, psychotherapyJ.J. McDonald – cognitive neuroscience, human electrophysiology, event-related potentials, attention and cross-modal processingC.G. McFarland – social cognition, social memory, mood and social judgment, social comparison processesR. Mistlberger – biological rhythms, sleep, feeding, physiological psychologyM.M. Moretti – self, attachment and psychopathology; developmental psychopathology particularly conduct disorder, aggression and violence in girls; systemic intervention; program development and evaluationR.M. Roesch – psychology and law, including forensic assessment, jail mental health, and competency to stand trial

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J.N. Strayer – emotional and social-cognitive development, child psychopathology, empathy, developmental issues in childhood and adulthood; identity-integrity issues and emotional development in adulthoodA.E. Thornton – adult clinical neuropsychology, neurocognitive models of memory and executive functions, encoding and retrieval processes in cognitively impaired patientsW.L. Thornton – neuropsychology of normal and pathological aging, adult neuropsychological assessment, visuospatial attention, decision-making and competenceW. Turnbull – social psychological pragmatics, conversation analysis, theoretical psychologyN.V. Watson – sexual differentiation of the nervous system and the behaviour of human and non-human animals. Hormones and behaviour, apoptosis and neuronal growth, reproductive behaviour, serotonin psychopharmacology, human neuropsychology, neuroethology, psychobiologyB.W.A. Whittlesea – cognition, memory, perception, concept formation, attentionR.D. Wright – visual attention; cognitive neuroscience; intermediate level vision; attention and athletic performance; divided attention, driving and instrument designA. Young – child psychopathology, anxiety, learning disabilities

Associate MembersR.R. Corrado, CriminologyB.M.F. Galdikas, ArchaeologyA. Horvath, EducationM. Jackson, CriminologyJ. Martin, EducationR. Steinberg, Counselling ServicesD. Weeks, KinesiologyR.C. Ydenburg, Biological Sciences

The department offers graduate work leading to MA and PhD degrees in experimental psychology, clinical psychology, and law and forensic psychology. Within the experimental and clinical programs, specialization is available in cognitive and biological psychology, developmental psychology, law and forensic psychology, social and personality psychology, and theory and methods. The clinical program also offers specialization certificates in child clinical psychology and clinical forensic psychology. The law and forensic psychology program offers PhD or combined LLB and PhD degrees and is administered jointly with the University of British Columbia.

Application and Admission RequirementsApplicants, admitted only in the fall semester, must submit all supporting documentation in one complete package (completed application form, statement of purpose, one copy of official transcripts of all post secondary course work, three academic letters of reference, and the $55 application fee). Graduate Record Examinations (general sections) and TOEFL scores can be submitted separately. Incomplete application packages will not be accepted. The department reserves the right to admit only those for whom research space and appropriate faculty supervisors are available. Applicants to the Simon Fraser University/University of British Columbia program in law and forensic psychology should refer to that description for application information.

Application as Special StudentAdmission requirements for special students are outlined in the Graduate General Regulations (page 296). Special student applications must be submitted to the department’s graduate program assistant. Students seeking admission as a special student must obtain written permission from the instructor of each course they wish to take, and

submit it, along with transcripts of previous university work, no later than ONE month prior to the semester in which they plan to undertake the proposed course of study. Special students taking psychology graduate courses must obtain a minimum B- grade in each course taken in order to be admitted as a special student in subsequent semesters.

Satisfactory PerformanceThe progress of each student is assessed at least once a year. A course grade of less than B is considered unsatisfactory. Any student who obtains a grade of less than B in two or more courses may be required to withdraw from the program.

MA ThesisStudents are required to present a written thesis proposal to their supervisory committee before the end of their fourth semester in the program. After the thesis has been submitted, an oral defence will be scheduled. Students are expected to have completed their MA thesis by the end of their second year in the program. For further information and regulations, see “Graduate General Regulations” on page 295

PhD DissertationBefore starting dissertation research, the candidate presents a formal evaluation proposal. The candidate must present a dissertation proposal before the end of the third program year, and is expected to complete the PhD dissertation within four years of program entrance. The completed dissertation will be defended in oral examination. Judgment will be made by an examining committee. For further information and regulations, see “Graduate General Regulations” on page 295

Supervisory CommitteesFor the MA thesis, students establish a supervisory committee before the end of their first program semester. The MA supervisory committee will consist of at least two Department of Psychology faculty, one of whom will be the senior supervisor and committee chair. Other faculty outside the department who are considered necessary by the student and senior supervisor may serve on the committee. The PhD supervisory committee should be established by the end of the first semester following PhD program admission. Students choose a Department of Psychology faculty member as the senior supervisor and chair of the PhD supervisory committee and two or more additional members. At least one of the additional members must be from the Department of Psychology. One committee member must act as advisor to measurement and design aspects of the dissertation research.

Program in Experimental PsychologyThis program provides specialized training in: cognitive and biological psychology, developmental psychology, law and forensic psychology, social and personality psychology, and theory and methods.

Degree RequirementsStudents admitted to the MA program must achieve satisfactory performance in PSYC 824, 910, 911, two breadth courses, and a minimum of two area courses, and to complete an MA thesis (PSYC 898). PhD program students must complete two offerings of PSYC 715, a minimum of two area courses, comprehensive examinations, and a doctoral dissertation. The required courses and comprehensive exams must be completed within two years of PhD program entrance. In addition, students must participate in area research seminars (PSYC 913, 914, 916, 917 or 918) during their MA and PhD

programs and to complete the requirements of their area of specialization.

Experimental Area RequirementsCognitive and Biological Areaarea course 1*area course 2*area course 3*area course 4*

Additional RequirementsPSYC 913-1.5 Research Seminar

*area courses are determined for each student individually and may include courses both from within and outside the department.

Developmental AreaPSYC 750-5 Proseminar in Developmental

Psychology (area course 1) PSYC 950-5 Seminar in Developmental Psychology

(I) (area course 2)PSYC 944-5 Seminar in Psychopathology (area

course 3)PSYC 950-5 Seminar in Developmental Psychology

(II) (area course 4)

Additional RequirementsPSYC 950-5 Seminar in Developmental Psychology

(III)*PSYC 819-3 Ethics and Professional Issues PSYC 914-1.5 Research Seminar

As well, students must complete an additional PSYC 950 in each year past year four.

*to be taken in year four

Law and Forensic Psychology AreaPSYC 790-5 Proseminar in Law and Psychology

(area course 1)PSYC 815-3 Mental Health Law and Policy (area

course 2)PSYC 810-3 Seminar in Social Psychology and Law

(area course 3)PSYC 990-3 Seminar in Law and Psychology (I) (area

course 4)

Additional RequirementsPSYC 990-3 Seminar in Law and Psychology (II)PSYC 897-3 Research Project in Law and

Psychology/Forensic PsychologyPSYC 892-3 Research/Policy Practicum in Law and

PsychologyPSYC 916-1.5 Research Seminar

Social and Personality AreaPSYC 760-5 Proseminar in Social Psychology (I)

(area course 1)PSYC 760-5 Proseminar in Social Psychology (II)

(area course 2)PSYC 960-5 Seminar in Social Psychology (I) (area

course 3)PSYC 960-5 Seminar in Social Psychology (II) (area

course 4)

Additional RequirementsPSYC 819-3 Ethics and Professional IssuesPSYC 917-1.5 Research Seminar

As well, students must complete an additional PSYC 960 in each year past year four.

Theory and Methods Areaarea course 1*area course 2*area course 3*area course 4*

Additional RequirementPSYC 918-1.5 Research Seminar

*area courses are determined for each student individually and may include courses both from within and outside the department.

As well, students will typically be required to take more than four area courses.

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Program in Clinical PsychologyThis PhD program, accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association and the American Psychological Association, is based on clinical training and provides specialized training in the same areas as the experimental program and offers specialization certificates in child clinical psychology and clinical forensic psychology.

Degree RequirementsMA students must complete satisfactorily the following: PSYC 744, 819, 820/821, 822/823, 824, 880 (Practicum), 910, 911, 898 and two area courses. PhD students must complete two PSYC 715 courses, two breadth courses, and a minimum of two area courses. Students will not be permitted to register in PhD course work beyond the fall semester of the third program year until the MA thesis is complete. Students must enroll in PSYC 825 (ongoing clinical training) at least two out of three semesters or any semester in which they are involved in the Clinical Psychology Centre. In addition, students must participate in area research seminars (PSYC 913, 914, 916, 917 or 918) during their MA and PhD programs and to complete their area of specialization requirements. Students must successfully defend their dissertation proposals before applying for internship.

Clinical Specialization Certificate RequirementsDevelopmental Area: Child Clinical StreamPSYC 750-5 Proseminar in Developmental

Psychology (area course 1)PSYC 830/831-3/2 Practicum in Child Evaluation and

Treatment Formulation (area course 2)PSYC 944-5 Seminar in Psychopathology (area

course 3)PSYC 807-5 Advanced Topics in Intervention (Child

Therapy) (area course 4)

Additional RequirementsPSYC 807-5 Advanced Topics in Intervention

(Systemic Therapy)PSYC 914-1.5 Research Seminar

Law and Forensic Psychology Area: Clinical Forensic StreamPSYC 790-3 Proseminar in Law and Psychology

(area course 1)PSYC 815-3 Mental Health Law and Policy (area

course 2)PSYC 835-3 Special Topics in Civil Forensic

Psychology (area course 3)PSYC 836-3 Special Topics in Criminal Forensic

Psychology (area course 4)

Additional RequirementsPSYC 897-3 Research Project in Law and

Psychology/Forensic PsychologyPSYC 890-3 Practicum in Clinical Forensic

PsychologyPSYC 916-1.5 Research Seminar

SFU/UBC Program in Law and Forensic PsychologyThe Simon Fraser University/University of British Columbia (SFU/UBC) Program in Law and Forensic Psychology offers the option of completing either a PhD or a joint LLB/PhD degree. Students in both the PhD and LLB/PhD streams specialize in either experimental psychology and law, or in clinical forensic psychology. The program is operated co-operatively between Simon Fraser University and University of British Columbia.

All regular MA and PhD requirements of the graduate studies faculties and the psychology departments must be met. Students admitted to the LLB/PhD

stream complete the requirements for both an LLB in law and a PhD in law and forensic psychology.

The PhD is awarded by the university in which the student is registered for the PhD, although students may take courses from either department. The LLB is awarded by UBS’s Faculty of Law, and students must satisfy all requirements for that degree.

Applications, regardless of whether applying to the PhD option or to the LLB/PhD option, are made directly to the director, SFU/UBC Program in Law and Forensic Psychology, Department of Psychology, 8888 University Drive, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC, V5A 1S6. Students must submit all supporting documentation in one complete package (completed application form, statement of purpose, one copy of official transcripts of all post secondary course work, three academic letters of reference, and the application fee). GREs (general) and LSAT scores can be submitted separately. The application fee for the PhD option is $75. The fee for LLB/PhD option applicants whose transcripts are exclusively from BC post secondary institutions is $110. Applicants, any or all of whose transcripts are from institutions outside of BC, must submit a $130 fee. Students indicate to which psychology department they wish to apply, and with which faculty member they prefer. Admission to the clinical forensic stream must be approved by the respective clinical program to which the student has applied. To be admitted into the LLB/PhD joint degree program, applicants also must be deemed acceptable by the Faculty of Law at UBC.

Program continuance is conditional upon a high performance standard as determined by an annual review of students. A student may be permitted to complete either an LLB, MA, or PhD alone.

Program FacultyE.M. Coles, PhD – Associate Professor of Psychology, SFUD. Cox, PhD – Associate Professor of Psychology, SFUD.G. Dutton, PhD – Professor of Psychology, UBCI. Grant, BA, LLB, LLM – Associate Professor of Law, UBCR.D. Hare, PhD – Professor Emeritus of Psychology, UBCS.D. Hart, PhD – Associate Professor of Psychology, SFUM. MacCrimmon, BSc, LLB, Dip Law – Professor of Law, UBCJ. Mosoff, BA, MA, LLB, LLM – Assistant Professor of Law, UBCR.M. Roesch, PhD – Professor of Psychology, SFUA. Sheppard, BA, LLB, LLM, Professor of Law, UBCJ.C. Yuille, PhD – Professor of Psychology, UBC

Graduate CoursesPSYC 600-5 Biological Bases of BehaviorPSYC 601-5 Cognitive and Affective Bases of BehaviorPSYC 602-5 Developmental andSocial Bases of BehaviorPSYC 603-5 Individual DifferencesPSYC 700-5 Professional Issues in PsychologyPSYC 705-5 Proseminar in History and SystemsPSYC 715-1.5 Proseminar in MeasurementPSYC 720-5 Proseminar in LearningPSYC 725-5 Proseminar in CognitionPSYC 730-5 Proseminar in PerceptionPSYC 740-5 Proseminar in MotivationPSYC 744-5 Proseminar in PsychopathologyPSYC 750-5 Proseminar in Developmental PsychologyPSYC 760-5 Proseminar in Social PsychologyPSYC 770-5 Proseminar in Personality

PSYC 780-5 Proseminar in Physiological PsychologyPSYC 785-5 Proseminar in Animal BehaviorPSYC 790-3 Proseminar in Law and PsychologyPSYC 804-3 Seminar in EvaluationPSYC 806-5 Advanced Topics in AssessmentPrerequisite: PSYC 820, 821, 822, 823, 824, or permission of the instructor.

PSYC 807-5 Advanced Topics in InterventionPrerequisite: PSYC 820, 821, 822, 823, 824, or permission of the instructor.

PSYC 808-5 Advanced Topics in EvaluationPrerequisite: PSYC 820, 821, 822, 823, 824, or permission of the instructor.

PSYC 809-5 Advanced Topics in Applied PsychologyPrerequisite: PSYC 820, 821, 822, 823, 824, or permission of the instructor.

PSYC 810-3 Seminar in Social Psychology and LawPrerequisite: PSYC 790.

PSYC 815-3 Mental Health Law and PolicyPrerequisite: PSYC 790.

PSYC 819-3 Ethics and Professional IssuesPrerequisite: graduate program standing. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

PSYC 820-6 Seminar in Individual AssessmentPSYC 821-4 Practicum in Individual AssessmentPrerequisite: PSYC 880 (Practicum); registration in PSYC 820, graduate standing in the clinical program, or permission of the instructor.

PSYC 822-6 Seminar in InterventionPSYC 823-4 Practicum in InterventionPrerequisite: PSYC 880 (Practicum), registration in PSYC 822, graduate standing in the clinical program, or permission of the instructor. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

PSYC 824-3 Research Issues in PsychologyPrerequisite: PSYC 910, 911 or permission of the instructor.

PSYC 825-2 InterventionClinical practicum course. Prerequisite: admission to the clinical program. PSYC 820, 821, 822, 823 and 880. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

PSYC 830-3 Seminar in Child Evaluation and Treatment FormulationPrerequisite: PSYC 750, 820.

PSYC 831-2 Practicum in Child Evaluation and Treatment FormulationPrerequisite: PSYC 750, 820. Corequisite: PSYC 830.

PSYC 835-3 Special Topics in Civil Forensic PsychologyPrerequisite: PSYC 790, 815.

PSYC 836-3 Special Topics in Criminal Forensic PsychologyPrerequisite: PSYC 790, 815.

PSYC 880-3 PracticumFull-time clinical work for four months in an approved setting. Prerequisite: PSYC 744, 770, 820, 821, 910, 911. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

PSYC 886-9 InternshipFull-time clinical work for 12 months in an approved setting. Prerequisite: equivalent of the MA clinical program, three PhD level courses, successful completion of the PhD comprehensive examinations, and successful defense of the PhD research proposal. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Registration in PSYC 886 must be continued for a total of three consecutive semesters.

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PSYC 890-3 Practicum in Clinical Forensic PsychologyPrerequisite: PSYC 790, 835 or 836.

PSYC 892-3 Research/Policy Practicum in Law and PsychologyPrerequisite: PSYC 790.

PSYC 897-3 Research Project in Law and Psychology/Forensic Psychology Prerequisite: PSYC 790.

PSYC 898-0 MA ThesisPSYC 899-0 PhD ThesisPSYC 905-5 Seminar in HistoryPSYC 910-3 Research Design I: ExperimentsReviews the basic logic of controlled experimentation, and focuses on analysis of variance designs commonly used in psychological research. Particular emphasis is given to the relative merits of the several designs when there are multiple research questions to be answered.

PSYC 911-3 Research Design II: Research StudiesFocuses on multivariate regression and correlation models. Deals with ways of answering questions when direct experimental manipulation is not feasible, and emphasizes new applications.

PSYC 912-1.5 Research SeminarPSYC 913-1.5 Research SeminarPSYC 914-1.5 Research SeminarPSYC 915-5 Seminar in MeasurementPSYC 916-1.5 Research SeminarPSYC 917-1.5 Research SeminarPSYC 918-1.5 Research SeminarResearch seminars are designed specifically to enable graduate students in Psychology to plan, execute, and analyse research including that leading to MA and PhD degrees. The seminars will provide directions for future research, critical discussion of pending designs, aid in resolving problems in ongoing studies, and alternative interpretations of results of completed projects. The research seminar courses are graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.

PSYC 920-5 Seminar in LearningPSYC 925-5 Seminar in Cognitive ProcessesPSYC 930-5 Seminar in PerceptionPSYC 935-5 Seminar in SensationPSYC 940-5 Seminar in Motivation-EmotionPSYC 944-5 Seminar in PsychopathologyPSYC 950-5 Seminar in Developmental PsychologyPSYC 960-5 Seminar in Social PsychologyPSYC 965-5 Seminar in PsycholinguisticsPSYC 970-5 Seminar in PersonalityPSYC 980-5 Seminar in Biological PsychologyPSYC 985-5 Seminar in Animal BehaviorPSYC 990-3 Seminar in Law and PsychologyPrerequisite: PSYC 790.

PSYC 997-3 Directed StudiesPSYC 999-0 PhD Comprehensive Examination

Publishing Program161 Harbour Centre, (604) 291-5242 Tel, (604) 291-5239 Fax, www.harbour.sfu.ca/ccsp/ccsp.html

DirectorR.M. Lorimer BA, MA (Manit), PhD (Tor)

Teaching FacultyV. Frith BA, MA, PhD (Tor) – editing, history of the bookR.M. Lorimer BA, MA (Manit), PhD (Tor) – publishing policyJ. Maxwell BA (Br Col), MPub (S Fraser) – technology, new mediaB. Trifonidis BBA, MPA (Texas) – management

R. Woodward BA (Miami, Ohio), MA (Oregon) – design and production

Associate MembersA.C.M. Beale, Communication – history of communicationT. Bose, English – editingproduction, editing ShakespeareR.M. Coe, English – rhetoric and compositionA. Cowan, Continuing Studies – publishing education, editing and productionC. Gerson, English – history of Canadian publishingM.A. Gillies, English – Victorian publishingC.M. Mamchur, Education – compositionG.A. Mauser, Business Administration – marketingM. Page, English – definitive and fluid drama textsP.M. St. Pierre, English – publication and authorshipR. Smith, Communication – information technologyR. Stanton, Library – history of the early printed book, impact of the book on the Renaissance and ReformationJ.O. Stubbs, History – newspaper historyJ. Zaslove, English – literacy and literature reception

Adjunct ProfessorsR. Barnes, MA (Camb) – economics, marketing consultantR. Bringhurst, BA (Indiana), MFA (Br Col) – AuthorJ.J. Douglas, LLD (S Fraser) – retired publisher, Douglas and McIntyreD. Gibson, MA (St. Andrews), MA (Yale) – publisher, McClelland and StewartC. Good, BA, MA (Tor) – publisher, Penguin CanadaR. Hancox, Dip (Regent St. Polytechnic, London), PMD, Neiman Fellow (Harv), Professional FellowP. Milroy, BA (Ont) – Publisher, Canadian Medical AssociationS. Osborne, BA (Br Col) – publisher, Geist MagazineK. Siegler, BA, MA (S Fraser) – publisher, Talon BooksM. Sosteric, BA, MA (Regina), PhD (Alta) – assistant

professor, Athabasca UniversityP. Whitney, BA (Sask), MLS (Br Col) – chief librarian, Burnaby Public Library

The publishing curriculum offers a program of study leading to a master of publishing (MPub). The MPub is a professional program designed for persons in, or intending to enter, the publishing industry. It is composed of a set of courses, an internship, and a project report. The program encompasses a full range of publishing activities including business, design, editing and multimedia.

Admission RequirementsThe normal admission requirement is a bachelor’s degree with a minimum 3.0 grade point average from a recognized university or the equivalent. In addition, applicants will be required to

• have some demonstrated familiarity with the publishing industry

• be familiar with the operation of both Apple and IBM compatible microcomputers

• demonstrate a suitable level of competence in editing and proofreading

• be familiar with the major concepts of marketing and accounting

• demonstrate a suitable level of competence in English composition

Entering students are expected to have a minimum knowledge of publishing which will be assessed through an evaluation of documents and experience, and in some cases, interviews and examinations. Should candidates be found not to have the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary for entry, they will be advised that they may gain those skills by successfully completing the following courses or their equivalents.

BUS 251-3 Financial Accounting IBUS 254-3 Managerial Accounting I

BUS 343-3 Introduction to MarketingCMNS 371-4 The Structure of the Publishing IndustryCMNS 372-4 The Publishing Process

The following courses are valuable background as a foundation for editing.

ENGL 370-4 Studies in LanguageENGL 375-4 History and Principles of RhetoricENGL 430-4 Writing and Response in the Research

GenresENGL 431-4 Technical and Professional Literacies:

Theory and Practice

Degree RequirementsCourse WorkMPub candidates complete 33 credit hours of course work in addition to both an internship and project report. The curriculum is composed of courses offered exclusively within the program. The director may recommend that some students substitute courses from Simon Fraser University or other institutions, and/or experience and demonstrated expertise for courses in the program.

Internship and Project ReportA key component of the MPub program is an internship and project which integrates the knowledge gained during the student’s graduate studies with the demands of an applied setting. This internship is in the workplace, typically in industry, public institutions or government. An appropriate level of documentation and reporting is required. Internships generally last four months.

During the internship the student receives academic supervision as required from the student’s University senior supervisor. Day to day supervision will be the responsibility of designated industry supervisors. These professionals will have appropriate qualifications and will be appointed by the University. In very small companies, alternative arrangements may be made for supervision.

The internship will focus on a specific project that is initiated by the student, by one or more members of the student’s supervisory committee or by the industry supervisor’s employer. The student submits an outline that defines the project scope, plans for documentation and reporting, anticipated activities, schedule and conclusion. The outline is approved by the supervisory committee and the program director. Commitment of the company or institution, the industry supervisor and the University will be formalized by a letter exchange.

The student must produce two reports; the first, a work report which is an appraisal of the student’s work experience, and the second, a project report which will be an investigation and analysis of a particular problem or case. The latter will serve as a record and interpretation of the project.

The supervisory committee and director will assess the student’s project on the basis of the conduct of the project, quality of work, and quality of reports. There is no oral examination, however, a project report will be submitted in accordance with Graduate General Regulations 1.10.6 (page 300).

Graduate CoursesPUB 600-4 Topics in Publishing ManagementAn analysis of management issues essential to the daily operation of publishing firms. Emphasis will be placed on the distinctive nature of publishing as a cultural/information industry, the applicability of theory and practice in marketing and accounting and the legal underpinnings of publishing. Prerequisite: admittance to the program.

PUB 601-4 Editorial Theory and PracticeThe theoretical component of this course focuses on theories of composition and rhetoric. The practical

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component focuses on the various types of editing that take place in publishing. Students are examined on both the theory and their attained competence in editing. Prerequisite: admittance to the program.

PUB 602-4 Design and Production Control in PublishingA consideration of the theory, principles, traditions and current trends in publication design as applied to print and electronic publishing. Students will undertake design exercises in addition to learning the relationship between design, costing and print production. Prerequisite: admittance to the program.

PUB 605-3 Book Publishing ProjectStudents are assigned to groups (simulated book publishing companies) and are given a company profile for which they develop a season’s titles. They form a team based on industry roles: publisher, editor, subrights manager, production manager, art director, promotion and marketing manager. Each team produces the editorial profile, costing and marketing plans for the list, designs the covers and makes a final presentation to an industry panel.

PUB 606-3 Magazine Publishing ProjectStudents are assigned to groups and form a team based on common roles in the industry: publisher, comptroller, editor, production manager, art director, advertising director, marketing and distribution manager. In consultation with faculty and industry speakers the team develops a magazine concept, creates a business plan including cost projections, and identifies the readership demographics and potential. Design mockups are produced and a final presentation made to an industry panel.

PUB 607-3 WebPublishing ProjectStudents create their own home pages and working in a team environment, participate in a web publishing project that may include the CCSP web site. Normally the web publishing project is real rather than a simulation. Students will be assigned to rolls based, in part, on their interests but most importantly on their capabilities as judged from the course work completed before the commencement of the project.

PUB 800-4 Text and ContextAn examination of the contemporary state and developing trends in the Canadian publishing industry. Emphasis is placed on book publishing, business dynamics, government policy, and international trade. Attention is also given to magazine and multimedia publishing and comparisons with other countries are drawn. Prerequisite: admittance to the program.

PUB 801-4 History of PublishingA consideration of publishing from the time of Gutenberg to the present day including discussion of the medium of print and its influence on human expression and thought. Emphasis will be placed on the role of publishing and publishing policies in society. Prerequisite: admittance to the program.

PUB 802-4 Technology and the Evolving Form of PublishingAn examination of the nature of technology and the social, cultural, legal, economic and political implications of evolving publishing business forms, publication formats, markets, policies and especially technology. Opportunities for Canadian publishing in domestic and global markets will be emphasized. Prerequisite: admittance to the program.

PUB 898-5 Internship Project Report Supervision and EvaluationStudents complete their internship project report and work with their supervisory committee to bring it to a final acceptable form.

PUB 899-5 Publishing Internship or ProjectStudents are placed in an applied setting. The work they undertake must be of sufficient depth and breadth to allow the student the opportunity to

demonstrate his or her acquired knowledge and skills. Students will be required to produce two reports; the first, a work report which will be an appraisal of the student’s work experience, and the second, a project report which will be an investigation and analysis of a particular problem or case. Prerequisite: admittance to the program.

Department of Sociology and Anthropology5053 Academic Quadrangle, (604) 291-3518 Tel, (604) 291-5799 Fax, www.sfu.ca/sociology

ChairE. Gee BA, PhD (Br Col)

Faculty and Areas of ResearchSee “Department of Sociology and Anthropology” on page 167 for a complete list of faculty.

H. Adam – political sociology, critical theory, nationalism, migration, Germany, southern AfricaM. Boelscher-Ignace – practice theory, language and culture, aboriginal resource management, aboriginal peoples of northwestern North AmericaD. Culhane – critical anthropology, anthropology of/and colonialism, anthropology of/and law, First Nations, contemporary ethnography, visual anthropologyP. Dossa – critical anthropology, anthropology of health, anthropology of diaspora and migration, Muslim minorities: gender, disability, aging.N. Dyck – social anthropology, sport and childhood, aboriginal peoples and governments, Canadian societyK. Froschauer – Canadian social issues, political economy, sociology of development, immigration, East AsiaM. Gates – development studies, agricultural policy and practice, environmental anthropology, urban anthropology, NAFTA, Latin America, MexicoE. Gee – demography, sociology of aging, sociology of the family, social policy, genderM. Howard – development studies, ethnicity, natural resources management, textiles and art, southwest Pacific, southeast AsiaM. Kenny – anthropology and medicine, anthropology and psychiatry (memory as a political issue in child abuse, amnesia and multiple personality), religion and society, 19th century American social history, history of eugenicsD. Lacombe – contemporary social theory, sexuality and moral panic, deviance and social problemsA.T. McLaren – sociology of gender, education and the familyB. Mitchell – families and aging, youth transitions, intergenerational relations, quantitative methods, social policy, health promotionG.P. Nicholas – North American prehistory, prehistory and contemporary human ecology, ecology of wetlands, cultural resource managementG. Otero – political sociology, political economy of development, sociology of agriculture, science and technology, social movements, NAFTA, Mexico and Latin AmericaS. Pigg – contemporary anthropological theory, transnational cultures and post colonial social relations, anthropology of medicine, anthropology of development, NepalJ. Pulkingham – social policy, feminist political economy, gender, sociology of the family (especially family law)G.B. Teeple – political economy of Canada, Hegelian and Marxist philosophy, sociology of art, neoliberalism and the global division of labor

A. Travers – sociological theory, feminist theorizing on the liberal democratic public sphere, gender and technology, sociology of sport and leisure, social issues and movementsJ.M. Whitworth – sociology of religion (especially sects, cults and new religions), sociological theory, 19th century British and North American intellectual history

AdmissionThe Department of Sociology and Anthropology offers programs of advanced learning and research leading to MA and PhD degrees. The MA program is available on both a part time and a full time basis.

See “1.3 Admission” on page 295 for general admission requirements. The department also requires a written statement about the student’s current interests and prospective research. How well the applicant’s proposed research coincides with the research and teaching interests of the faculty is an important admission consideration. PhD applicants must submit a sample of their work from earlier or ongoing graduate studies.

Admission applications are normally considered once each year at the end of January. The program commences in September.

Contact the department’s graduate program chair or secretary for further program information.

Areas of Study• anthropology and sociology of medicine, health and

society (particularly politics of knowledge production, disability, mental health, AIDS)

• Canadian society (ethnic relations, demographic issues, social inequality, political economy)

• development studies (especially the Third World, including studies of tourism, tourism and international health)

• environmental issues• minority indigenous peoples (particularly Canadian

Native peoples)• political sociology (with emphasis on political

economy, ethnic relations and social movements)• religion and society• social and cultural anthropology (with emphasis on

the anthropology of contemporary life)• social policy issues (gender relations, aging,

government administration of native peoples)• sociological and anthropological studies of law and

legal systems• sociological theory, anthropological theory, and the

philosophy of the social sciences (European intellectual history, holistic, comparative, historical and post colonial perspectives)

• sociology of sexuality and moral panic, and social problems and deviance

• sociology of agriculture, and science, technology and society

MA Program Degree RequirementsThe MA program may be completed through course work and either an essay or research project option or a thesis option.

All students are admitted to the essay or project option and require the recommendation of their supervisory committee and the approval of the department graduate program committee to transfer to the thesis option.

Except under extenuating circumstances, students may transfer only once during their time in the MA program.

Option 1: Courses and Extended Essays or Research Project ReportThe minimum requirements for completion of the degree program include four one-semester courses,

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and two extended essays or one research project report.

CoursesStudents must complete four one-semester courses, two of which must be SA 850 or 870; and SA 857. The remaining two courses will be chosen from SA 886, SA readings courses, a course in another department or university. (The option of the readings courses and the extra-departmental courses must be approved by the student’s supervisory committee and the departmental graduate program committee. Any student with deficiencies may be asked to complete more courses.)

Extended Essays or Research Project ReportThe extended essays or research project option requires the completion of either:

• two extended essays that will normally consist of no more than 35 pages each, inclusive of bibliographies, appendices and tables. At the discretion of the supervisory committee, the maximum number of pages may be increased. This will normally be done only to facilitate the inclusion of large appendices and/or tables. Each extended essay will normally elaborate upon research undertaken in course work.

or

• one research project report that will normally consist of no more than 70 pages, inclusive of bibliographies, appendices and tables. At the discretion of the supervisory committee, the maximum number of pages may be increased. This will normally be done only to facilitate the inclusion of large appendices and/or tables. Each research project will normally be designed by the supervisory committee in consultation with the student.

The extended essays and the research project reports should demonstrate capability in scholarly research as well as independent critical thought and will be examined by the student’s supervisory committee and a qualified external examiner. Extended essays and research project reports will be bound and placed in the library.

Option 2: Courses and ThesisThe minimum degree completion requirements under this option include three one-semester courses and one thesis. Students who wish to transfer to this option must submit a thesis proposal to their supervisory committee at the end of the first semester of enrollment in the program. Supervisory committees may then recommend to the department graduate program committee that the student be permitted to transfer to the thesis option. See the department handbook for further details.

CoursesStudents complete three one-semester courses, two of which must be SA 850 or 870 and 857. The remaining course is chosen from SA 886, SA readings course, a course in another department or university. The option of the readings course and the extra-departmental course must be approved by the student’s supervisory committee and the departmental graduate program committee. Students with deficiencies may be asked to complete more courses.

ThesisThe thesis option focuses on high quality research study. The thesis will normally consist of no more than 75-100 pages, inclusive of bibliographies, appendices and tables. At the discretion of the supervisory committee, the maximum number of pages may be increased. This will normally be done only to facilitate the inclusion of large appendices and tables. The thesis will be examined by the student’s supervisory committee and a qualified external examiner. Theses are bound and placed in the library.

PhD Program Degree RequirementsStudents complete four one-semester courses, two of which must be SA 850 or 870 and SA 857.

If a doctoral student has completed an MA in the department, course requirements remain the same as for other doctoral students, but special arrangements will be made by the department’s graduate program committee so that SA 850 or 870 is not repeated.

The remaining two courses will be chosen from SA 886, SA readings courses, or a course in another department or university. The option of the readings courses and the extra-departmental courses must be approved by the student’s supervisory committee and the departmental graduate program committee. Any student with deficiencies may be asked to complete more courses.

Students must also complete a written qualifying examination in theory and methodology.

Prior to commencing work on the thesis, the student will defend a written prospectus on the thesis in an oral examination.

Students must prepare a thesis. See the departmental handbook for guidelines. An oral examination on the thesis is also required.

Graduate SeminarAll full-time graduate students must attend and actively participate in the graduate seminar during the first two semesters of their program. In subsequent semesters, attendance and registration is voluntary. Special arrangements will be made for part-time students to fulfil this requirement.

Language RequirementAlthough the department recognizes that a knowledge of French or foreign languages is desirable for advanced degree studies, it does not have prescribed language requirements. However, where a language other than English is necessary for the candidate’s field work or reading, the student will be required to attain the necessary proficiency.

Graduate CoursesSA 840-2 Graduate SeminarSA 841-0 Graduate SeminarSA 850-5 Advanced Sociological TheorySA 853-5 Readings in Sociology ISA 854-5 Readings in Sociology IISA 857-5 Research Design SeminarSA 870-5 Advanced Anthropological TheorySA 871-5 Readings in Anthropology ISA 872-5 Readings in Anthropology IISA 886-5 Selected Problems in Social AnalysisSA 896-0 MA Extended EssaysSA 897-0 MA Researcg ProjectSA 898-0 MA ThesisSA 899-0 PhD Thesis

Department of Women’s Studies5102A Academic Quadrangle, (604) 291-3333 Tel, (604) 291-5518 Fax, www.sfu.ca/womens-studies

ChairM. Kimball BA (Macalester), PhD (Mich)

Graduate Program ChairS. Wendell BA (NY State), PhD (Br Col)

Faculty and Areas of ResearchM. Griffin Cohen, Political Science – feminist economics, public policyM. Kimball, Psychology – feminist theories of gender, feminist critiques of science, feminist psychoanalytic theories, women and achievement

J. Levitin, Contemporary Arts – women and film: theory and production, women and popular culture, women and comedy, Third World film and womenM. MacDonald, Women’s Studies — feminist critiques of gender equity in science and technology; ecofeminist analyses of the professionalization of environmental caringM.L. Stewart, History – women in Europe, French fashion and beauty industryS. Wendell, Women’s Studies – feminist social and political theory, feminist ethics, feminist epistemology, disability studiesH. Zaman, Women’s Studies – women and work in comparative perspective, gender and development, feminist research methods, women of colour and Canadian feminism, Third World

Associate MembersB. Burtch, CriminologyH. Dawkins, Contemporary ArtsP. Dossa, Sociology and AnthropologyK. Faith, CriminologyH. Gay, HistoryA.T. McLaren, Sociology/AnthropologyK. Mezei, EnglishB. Pitman, Geography

The master’s program in women’s studies is an interdisciplinary program and it is possible, therefore, for the master’s student, in co-operation with the women’s studies graduate committee, to create an individualized program of studies to suit the student’s scholarly interests and goals.

The program is designed to lead to a strong academic research degree. Students will be expected to develop and demonstrate intellectual and analytical skills within a specific area of study.

The program recognizes the special needs of those already working who may wish to improve their qualifications. Some graduate courses may be offered at night, and part time students are permitted.

Admission RequirementsApplicants must satisfy the women’s studies graduate program committee that they are prepared academically to undertake graduate level work in women’s studies.

In addition to University requirements, listed in the Graduate General Regulations section, the program requires

• a sample of scholarly work in the form of a substantial essay which is scholarly in format and approach. The paper submitted may be an undergraduate essay previously prepared, or one specially written for this purpose.

• a short statement of interests and goals in women’s studies; normally students will be expected to present a definite proposal for their research.

• a short description of previous relevant course work and/or employment. Previous work should include both specialized disciplinary training and broader interdisciplinary work concerned with women.

A student will be admitted into a specific option (thesis, two extended essays or course intensive) and should apply to that option.

Qualified students will be accepted into the MA thesis option only if a suitable senior supervisor is available and willing to supervise the student. Senior supervisors will be selected from joint appointees in women’s studies and continuing faculty members on the co-ordinating committee of the Department of Women’s Studies including associate members.

A student can switch from one option to another only with the approval of the graduate program committee. A student can transfer to the thesis option only if there is a suitable supervisor available. A student with incomplete academic preparation for the MA program

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may be required to take up to 12 hours of additional work in either women’s studies or another relevant program.

The graduate committee, which will deal with admissions and all matters pertaining to individual students, will consist of all continuing faculty members on the co-ordinating committee.

Degree RequirementsThe student normally will complete the following requirements.

• A minimum of 20 credit hours of graduate seminar, including at least one of WS 800 or 822, maintaining at least a 3.0 CGPA, and

• Submit a thesis or two extended essays giving evidence of independent research and critical abilities. An MA thesis is expected to be an in-depth empirical or theoretical study. The normal length of the thesis is 60-120 pages. Extended essays are defined as scholarly papers that meet the same standards of excellence as a thesis; they will be examined in the same way as a thesis, prepared in the same format, bound, and placed in the Library. Normally, the length of each essay is 30-60 pages. The extended essays are expected to demonstrate a breadth of knowledge and competence over several areas of study.

The student will be required to take an oral examination on her or his thesis or papers at the end of the MA program. See “1.9 Preparation for Examinations” on page 299.

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• The student must complete six graduate courses, one of which must be WS 822, and maintain at least a 3.0 CGPA.

• The student is also required to write two examinations based upon the subject areas of two of the completed Women’s Studies courses.

Upon admission, the student will be assigned a two member advisory committee which has the responsibility for ensuring that the student fulfils all degree requirements. For further information concerning requirements, consult the departmental graduate handbook.

Supervisory CommitteeFollowing the student’s enrolment, a supervisory committee will be formed which has responsibility for determining, in consultation with the student, the projected program of study, selecting appropriate research topics, and ensuring that the candidate fulfils all degree requirements. The senior supervisor will be selected from joint appointees in women’s studies and continuing faculty members on the co-ordinating committee. Other faculty outside the department who are considered necessary by the student and her/his supervisors may also be added to the committee.

Graduate CoursesWS 800-5 Methodology in Women’s Studies ResearchAn interdisciplinary seminar in methods of research in women’s studies. Students will examine theoretical issues in women’s studies methodology and study examples of research and criticism from women’s studies in history, art/literary criticism, philosophy, psychology and social and natural sciences. Emphasis will be placed on developing a rigorous and creative interdisciplinary approach to problems. Students will apply methods studied in the course to their own areas of concentration.

WS 800-5 Methodology in Women’s Studies ResearchAn interdisciplinary seminar in methods of research in women’s studies. Students will examine theoretical issues in women’s studies methodology and study examples of research and criticism from women’s studies in history, art/literary criticism, philosophy, psychology and social and natural sciences. Emphasis will be placed on developing a rigorous and creative interdisciplinary approach to problems. Students will apply methods studied in the course to their own areas of concentration.

WS 820-5 Graduate Seminar in Women’s HistoryThis course will examine one or two critical issues in the history of women. Canada, England and France are of special interest in this course, but students,

with the permission of the instructor, may focus their work on North America and/or Europe generally.

WS 821-5 Graduate Seminar in Psychology of WomenThis course will consist of an in depth exploration of both traditional and feminist theories of the development of female personality. Special consideration will be given to the impact of social and economic factors on women’s psychology and the extent to which such factors are or are not taken into account.

WS 822-5 Graduate Seminar in Feminist TheoryThis course will analyse and compare major feminist social and political theories, including those that have emerged from liberal, socialist and radical feminist traditions. The relationship among theories of sexism and political goals and practices will be discussed.

WS 823-5 Graduate Seminar in Feminist Art/Literary CriticismThis course will examine the development of feminist aesthetic theories with particular reference to literary, cinematic and/or art forms. The fundamental assumptions of feminist literary and/or art criticism as well as the principles of art forms will be discussed.

WS 824-5 Graduate Seminar on Women and Social PolicyThis course will focus on one or more social issues and policies in such fields as law, health, economics, social welfare, and science and technology.

WS 825-5 Graduate Seminar in Women, Technology and Social ChangeThis course will focus on relationships between changes in the technological and scientific bases of a society and changes in other major aspects of that society, particularly as they affect women’s roles and ideas about women. Emphasis will be on Europe and North America.

WS 830-5 Selected Topics Graduate Seminar IWS 831-5 Selected Topics Graduate Seminar IIWS 840-5 Directed StudiesWS 898-0 MA ThesisWS 999-0 MA Field Exam Prerequisite: completion of six graduate courses